Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 291

Bonnie seemed to have a sixth sense about me. Just as I tossed away that file, she called me from an unknown number.

“Ms. Finch, have you reviewed my partnership proposal?’ No sooner had Bonnie’s voice sounded did I hung up and added that number to my block list.

The afternoon flew by.

I tidied up my desk and then headed back to Sterling Estates.

Neil and I got home about the same time. The smell of food wafting from the dining room made me instantly hungry. I sat

down at the table.

Hannah was in her maid’s uniform, looking sprightly.

Her cooking was just as good as it was at lunch. I ate till I was full. Finally, I had hope of gaining some weight.

“Ms. Finch, can | officially start work the day after tomorrow?” Hannah suddenly asked. “Tomorrow, I have to collect Oscar’s

ashes.”

The mention of Oscar made my mood a bit heavy. I nodded and said, “Alright. I’ll go with you tomorrow morning. You can rest at home in the afternoon.”

Russel’s engagement party was tomorrow night, so I was free during the day.

Hannah didn’t want to trouble me, but I insisted on accompanying her

After dinner, I went to bed early. The following morning, I had to accompany Hannah to collect Oscar’s ashes, and in the afternoon, I had to prepare for Russel’s engagement party.

Those days, Russel hadn’t contacted me or sent any messages. Sometimes, I thought he should have just given up on me. but then I thought that was impossible.

I lay in bed, thinking about these things, waiting for Neil to come to bed, but he didn’t come back until I fell asleep.

When I woke up early the next morning, I saw Neil coming down from the upstairs study. He looked like he had worked late in the study last night and just slept there.

wished he could sleep in the study every day.

out for a bit.” I gave him a nod.

tonight.” Neil reminded me casually, hands tucked in

now he was afraid I wouldn’t go. It seemed

nodded, heading downstairs.

up early waiting

I left, I felt Neil watching me for some reason, and his gaze was a bit odd.

way, Hannah started talking about Bonnie again. She knew about what had

get back with Mr. Whitmore? Oscar said you’re a good woman, and Mr. Whitmore doesn’t deserve you.” Hannah usually seemed timid, but now she was

Bailey, who was driving, couldn’t

how to answer that question. In fact, I planned to leave Neil as soon as

a short time. But I’m curious, why didn’t

was silent for a few seconds, then sighed and said, “Of course, there’s a reason, but she and Oscar have been apart for so long, so there’s no need to bring

Even though she didn’t like Bonnie, she didn’t badmouth

know that Oscar’s death might be related to Bonnie.

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and then we returned to Sterling Estates. She cried all the way, and I felt depressed. If Oscar knew I was back

wasn’t home. I wanted to ask the servants, but I didn’t do it

the evening. I needed to arrive a bit early. Just as I was carefully applying my makeup, the door

at him, feeling that strange sensation again.

best, so even if there was no change in his expression, I could feel he

me, looking at our reflection in the mirror. A faint smile tugged

there, some of whom are my business partners, so

picked up one of my lipsticks, and fiddled with

a bit nervous,

were about to leave. I didn’t want to have any conflict

a while, I was almost ready. I was preparing to leave with Neil when he looked at me with a gloomy expression and said,

we going together?” I frowned. I didn’t necessarily want to show up with Neil, and I just didn’t know what had happened to make

underground garage,

looked at me, her eyes filled

so I walked out the door calmly and asked Bailey to take