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

for the door to be pushed open.

some melting snowflakes on his head and shoulders.

to freeze. He took off his coat, tossed

mixed with the scent

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

money for her to go abroad for treatment. When I confronted you, you denied it, but Russel said he had

because he had turned into

voice full of anger as he asked, “Russel said he had

Bonnie, and you replied yes.” I answered, pulling away from his embrace and

a bit frustrated, rubbing his brow as if he

with Daisy. It was very well-behaved. Sensing Neil’s

pick it up, his

remembered the contents of the

divorcing me. I gave Russel some money to pass on to Bonnie.” Neil’s eyes were cold.

say much. I just needed to act according

I shook my

because I knew Russel had changed.

“I know the only reason you’re appeasing me now is to get my help

seconds, with mixed emotions, but facing Neil’s sharp gaze, I knew that if I didn’t