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

bit.” I gave him a nod.

we have Russel’s engagement party tonight.” Neil reminded me casually, hands

before, but now he was afraid I wouldn’t go. It seemed like he agreed with my analysis,

heading downstairs.

was already up early waiting

us to the funeral home. As I left, I felt Neil watching me for some reason, and his gaze was a bit odd. But I didn’t

She knew about what had happened

Mr. Whitmore? Oscar said you’re a good woman, and Mr. Whitmore doesn’t deserve you.” Hannah usually seemed timid, but

who was driving,

fact, I planned to leave Neil as soon as I had achieved my goal.

our situation is complicated; it’s hard to explain in a short time. But I’m curious, why didn’t you like Bonnie back then?” I changed the

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 up those

heart. Even though she didn’t like Bonnie, she didn’t badmouth her behind her back.

that she didn’t know that Oscar’s death might be related to

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didn’t press further.

arrived at the funeral home, Hannah collected the ashes, and then we returned to Sterling Estates. She cried all the way, and I felt depressed. If Oscar knew I was

wanted to ask

engagement party started in the evening. I needed to arrive a bit

walked in. I glanced at him, feeling that strange sensation

could say I was one of the people who knew him best, so even if there was no change

reflection in the mirror. A faint smile tugged at his lips as he asked, “Do you really need to dress up this seriously?”

my business partners, so I need to put some

picked up one of my lipsticks,

silent. I felt a bit nervous, but I didn’t ask Neil what

to leave. I didn’t want to have any conflict with

leave with Neil when he looked at me with

up with Neil, and I

garage, leaving me alone in the living

looked at me, her

Neil’s sudden changes, so I walked out