Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 296

First, I got wind from Bonnie that Neil once gave her a wad of cash. I tried to confront Neil face to face, but it was a big flop. Then, I got the proof from Russel.

Plus, I found out that Karina was pregnant when she kicked the bucket.

Later, when I went to Russel for the proof, I got photographed, and the pics were sent to Neil, which stirred up a row between us.

Was all this really part of Russel’s grand scheme? Like setting up Bonnie and Neil in a room alone to be misunderstood by others? Was that his doing, too?

I felt like my head was about to split open. In a past life, Russel and I teamed up to split Neil and Bonnie. Those scenes suddenly popped into my head, playing out like a movie.

My memory and reason told me that Russel was indeed the kind of guy who could pull off such a thing. His values and morals were solid when he was on the level, but once he fell into the abyss of love, he became a different person.

“Woof woof!” Daisy came dashing down from upstairs and gleefully jumped onto my lap. Picking it up made me feel a little less lonely. Amid the chaos in my head, I dozed off on the sofa. The wind and snow were howling outside. The noise from the window kept me from sleeping peacefully

About every hour, I would wake up and check the time. By the time it was nearly five in the morning. I started to come to.

I hadn’t waited for someone like this in a long time, and that someone was still Neil. My heart was hanging in midair, waiting for the final outcome.

If Neil didn’t come back, then I could pretty much confirm that he had truly given up on me. Everything that followed, I would have to face on my own.

Winter mornings came late. With no lights on, I sat in the dim living room, staring at the front door

*Click.”

and snow

waiting for the door to

with some melting

living room, he seemed to freeze. He took off his coat, tossed it on the sofa, walked over to me, and without

the scent of alcohol and

above my head, sounding determined yet somewhat self-mocking. This time, no matter what you say,

me that you gave her a sum of money for her to go abroad for treatment. When I confronted you, you denied it, but Russel said

Russel because he had turned

his voice full of anger as he asked,

the money to Bonnie, and you replied yes.” I answered, pulling

me as well. He seemed a bit frustrated, rubbing his brow as

patiently, occasionally playing with Daisy. It was very well-behaved. Sensing Neil’s

pick it up, his hand stroking its fluffy head.

remembered the contents of the

money to pass on to Bonnie.”

say much. I just needed to act according to his wish. Neil easily saw through my distrust and asked, “Really? You don’t need to

need.” I shook my head,

was true because I knew Russel had

the only reason you’re appeasing me now is to get my help with your father and Oscar. Perhaps once the problem is solved, you’ll

with mixed emotions, but facing Neil’s sharp gaze, I knew that if I didn’t take the initiative, it would be hard to dispel his doubts.