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 your study?” I

was wondering if I was an idiot. “Irene,

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

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

know what I was up to?

going after the dog!” I said and rushed

followed and closed the door

paintings and art pieces others had gifted to Neil.

was cluttered with papers filled with dense writing. I

”

focused when working, but today he

a while, he asked, “Are you looking for the dog

it to

a file from the desk, “I thought you were looking for this. It’s internal information

case.”

the file in Neil’s hand, at

intentions so easily made me

The little dog shot out from under

squatted down and called it

and amused, “The moment I pull out the file, you start calling it Daisy? If I hadn’t pulled it out, have kept

would

you

walked to the door, opened it, and let the dog out.

then closed the door again and went back to the desk, trying to reach for the file, but

going to let me see it?” I feigned ignorance, “Then why did you pull it out?”

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

study door was very secure, but I didn’t expect there to

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 really doing

up on me, is that it?” Neil had a more dominating presence, even though

Just looking around.” I replied.

in dress pants, held a certain