Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 286

“She’s Oscar’s sister, and she’s married with kids. You should treat her like family.” I idly remarked while bending down to scratch the head of the little dog.

“Sounds simple. Neil scoffed, “You’ve got tons of houses. Why did you have to bring her here?”

I shot him a look, “I just thought it would be easier to take care of her. Is there a problem with that?”

Neil replied with a poker face, “Yes, there is. She’s a married woman. Why does she need your care? You’re just stirring up trouble for me.”

“Neil, can’t you show a little compassion?” I couldn’t help but raise my voice.

“So, if I suggest moving her to another place, that means I lack compassion?” Neil laughed in annoyance, “You really know how to put someone in a spot.”

I did feel a bit selfish. I only thought about how I could take care of Hannah, completely ignoring the inconvenience it might cause Neil. So I decided to keep my mouth shut

Just then, the little dog started barking.

Neil tugged at its ear, “Quiet.”

I swatted his hand away, “You’re abusing the animal!”

Neil fell silent.

Just a gentle tug was considered animal abuse? He must’ve thought it was absurd too.

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After noticing my indifference, Neil got up and headed upstairs. I followed him immediately. If he was going to his study, I could try to sneak a peek at his password.

If he used facial recognition, then I would just follow him into the study.

I no longer felt embarrassed in front of Neil. We both knew our relationship was purely a transaction at this point.

“What are you following me for?” Neil turned to look at me as we reached the door of his study.

in

like he was wondering if I was an idiot. “Irene, haven’t you been in my study before?”

then, I was only interested in Neil himself and not what was

caught off guard. Just then, the door opened. The dog in my arms suddenly wriggled free

it know what I was up

going after the dog!” I said and rushed into the study ahead

followed and closed the door

paintings and art pieces others had

was cluttered with

”

He was usually very focused when

me. After a while, he asked, “Are you looking for the

the dog! I don’t want it to disturb your work.” I replied

from the desk, “I thought you were looking for this. It’s internal information about your father’s

case.”

stiffened. I stared at the file in Neil’s hand, at a

so easily

out

immediately squatted down and called it over.

moment I pull out the file, you start calling it Daisy? If

would

you

words. I walked to the door, opened it, and

the desk, trying to reach for the file, but Neil dodged

see it?” I feigned

so I wanted to test you. Turns out you really were after this.” Neil pulled

very secure, but I didn’t expect

act felt terrible, but my embarrassment didn’t matter now. So, I decided to admit, “Yes, I did want to see what’s in here. You said you were helping me with the investigation, but how can I be sure you’re

up on me, is that it?” Neil had a more dominating presence, even though he was sitting and I was standing.

really checking. Just looking

wrapped in dress pants, held a certain charm. He patted his thigh. lightly, “Come,