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.

you have books in your

I was an idiot. “Irene, haven’t you

only interested in Neil himself and not what was in his study.

then, the door opened. The dog in my arms suddenly wriggled free and dashed into the study.

I was

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

the

huge. Two entire walls were lined with bookshelves. There were also various oil paintings and art pieces others had gifted to Neil. He didn’t want to find a place to display them, so they were kept in the

the desk, hoping to find some clues. But the desk was cluttered with papers filled

”

He was usually very focused

while, he asked, “Are you

it to disturb your work.” I replied

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

case.”

file in Neil’s hand, at a

guess my intentions so easily made me

The little dog shot out

squatted down and called

file, you start calling it Daisy? If

would

you

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

and went back to the desk, trying to reach for the file, but Neil dodged

feigned ignorance, “Then why did you pull

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

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

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

is that it?” Neil had

checking. Just looking around.” I replied.

chair a bit. His long, muscular legs, wrapped in dress pants, held a certain charm. He patted his thigh. lightly, “Come, sit here, then I’ll give you the file.”