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

He must have been upset

you,” said Faith one morning She

Neil was out

seemed to struggle with her words.

the beans. It’s fine,”

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

just nodded and waited for Faith to continue. She

so he had it investigated. The document

the findings?”

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

clenched my fist slightly. It would be a lie to say I wasn’t affected. But I had mentally prepared myself for this, so I quickly regained my composure.

together then, and if they weren’t being careful,

these past few days. Not because of Karina but because he feels he’s let you down. He’s afraid you’ll push him away again, reject him… Faith tried to explain.

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

smile and said, “That’s all water

my response, Faith seemed relieved, and a faint smile appeared on her face. “Irene, you’re still my favorite. If you and Neil could get

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

bit tired. I think I’ll

get some rest,’ she said, patting my hand gently.

her peaceful expression, I quietly got

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

I gently stroked her palm and started talking to her

sleeping for a long time. The doctors said the sooner you wake up, the better your recovery

speaking, I felt my

I was stunned.

it my