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.

why, but knowing him, if he found out I’d done something to betray

possibility. He

you,” said Faith one morning She looked

room. Neil was out on business, and Ryan was having a smoke outside. Hannah

deeply and seemed to struggle with her

beans. It’s fine,” I assured

her expression full of worry. “Irene, you already know about Karina, right? And about her being pregnant when she jumped

didn’t deny it, just nodded and waited for Faith to

“Neil didn’t believe it at first, so he had it investigated. The document we received a few days ago was the result of the investigation, but it

findings?”

showed that she was indeed pregnant at the time, just one or two months

a lie to say I wasn’t affected. But I had mentally prepared myself for

and she were together then, and if they

Neil has been gloomy these past few days. Not because of Karina but because he feels he’s let you down. He’s

mother, and it

said, “That’s all water under

“Irene, you’re still my favorite. If you and Neil could get back together, our whole family would make

if Neil could settle my

I’ll take a nap, I told

rest,’ she said,

quietly got

I veered off to my mom’s room. Although she couldnt answer any of my questions, just seeing her

her palm

up. You’ve been sleeping for a long time. 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

finished speaking, I felt my

I was stunned.

it my imagination?