Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 303

Neil was working his butt off from dawn to dusk with a constant frown on his face.

Ryan pulled him aside for a chat, and I pretended to be oblivious. Whatever father and son were discussing, it wasn’t my place to butt

When mealtime rolled around, Neil and Ryan finally joined us in the dining room. Faith and Hannah had cooked up a storm, and the food looked mouth-watering

Usually, meals were a cheerful affair. But the atmosphere had tumed heavy because of the document. I couldn’t help but steal glances at Neil, trying to figure out what was going through his head.

Whenever he caught me looking at him, he’d give me a quick glance, and his frown would deepen.

This made me nervous. Was it something about me?

If so, Neil’s reaction suggested that I’d done something to upset him, and he knew about it.

I racked my brain but couldn’t think of anything that could piss Neil off unless there was some proof that I was taking advantage of him.

Everyone was lost in their thoughts during the meal. After we finished, we all retreated to our rooms..

“I think I’ll sleep in the study tonight,” Neil suddenly announced when we got back to our bedroom.

“Sure, whatever,” I responded nonchalantly

I got into bed and started messing around on my phone.

Neil gave me a quick glance, then turned and walked out.

I had thought that Christmas would be a happy and relaxed time with Ryan and Faith around, but I quickly realized that wasn’t the case.

I slept in separate rooms. He didn’t tell me why, but knowing him, if he found out I’d done something

gradually ruled out that possibility. He must have been upset

you,”

of us in the living room. Neil was out on business, and Ryan was having a smoke outside. Hannah was busy

to struggle with her words.

spill the beans. It’s

about Karina, right? And about her being pregnant when she jumped into the

nodded and waited for Faith

as she said, “Neil didn’t believe it at first, so he had it investigated. The document we

were the findings?” I asked calmly

was rescued. It showed that she was indeed pregnant at the time, just one or two months along Faith looked at me apologetically

affected. But I had mentally prepared myself for this, so I quickly regained my

and if they weren’t being careful, getting pregnant is natural,” I said.

days. Not because of Karina but because he feels he’s let you down. He’s afraid you’ll push him away again, reject

course, she was Nell’s mother, and it was normal for her to defend him.

said, “That’s all water

still my favorite. If you and Neil could get back together, our whole family

thinking if Neil could settle my dad and Oscar’s issues quickly, I

think I’ll

rest,’ she

peaceful expression, I quietly got up and headed upstairs.

Although she couldnt answer any of my questions, just seeing her

hand, I gently stroked her palm and started talking

The doctors said the sooner you wake up, the better your recovery will be. You cant just keep lying in bed, right? I tried to sound casual.

I felt my

I was stunned.

my