Chapter 310

I smirked sarcastically. “Well then, keep your distance, stop showing off in front of me, at least wait till Neil marries you. Before that, you should worry more about his parents’ objections.”

Bonnie bit her lip, speechless with anger. She just loved to provoke me.

Instead of picking up the fruit basket, she stomped back to her car, full of indignation, and drove off.

Watching her car leave, I felt a pang of unease Maybe I should have brought my mom home earlier, to ensure she could rest in peace.

What if someone in the hospital spilled the beans to her?

Considering this, I halted my steps to the office, returned to the hospital, arranged for my mom’s discharge, and called Bailey to pick her

up

I

Once my mom was settled in at home, I heaved a sigh of relief.

“Rena, have you been handling the company business all by yourself these days?” my mom suddenly asked.

“Um, yes,” I replied.

“Where’s your dad? Didn’t he help you?” Despite being asleep for so long, my mom was still quick-witted. “Didn’t you ask your uncle for help?”

I shook my head, not answering.

I didn’t want to burden my mom with these issues, so I decided not to tell her anything

She wanted her phone, but I refused, telling her she needed to rest and shouldn’t strain her brain.

Once my mom had rested, I finally trudged downstairs.

already left to rest. The living room was empty except for me. I grabbed a bottle of red

was urgent, echoing loudly in the silent living room. I

voice came through

Sapphire River Community,” I reclined back, picking up my wine glass again as I continued, “What about you, why

paused before replying, “Can’t sleep. There was a

and couldn’t help but smile, “I’m having a

joking, but Neil asked back, “Really?”

any right now.” I savored the wine in my glass, its rich flavor was soothing, and it would help me sleep well.

phone, and Neil’s voice, tinged with a tipsy smile, said, “Is

aback. Was Neil at Sapphire River Community

I got closer, I saw a man outside. He wasn’t wearing a coat, just a deep blue shirt and a grey vest sweater, looking

was chilly, so I quickly opened the do

“What

Aren’t you cold?”

He smelled of alcohol, he must have

my mouth, Neil

and gently kissed my lips, asking, “Did you find out

I leaned into his chest, listening to his heartbeat, it

you jealous?” he

to trust Nell and work with him, I hadn’t fully accepted him. I

bit my lip, causing me to suck in

looked at me, clearly displeased “You’re not jealous?”

nodded, “I am jealous, but didn’t you

grasped my hand, his

second floor. Given my mom’s current state, she should

I nodded.

Neil’s beastly side. My hand brushed against something it shouldn’t have, the burning sensation made

startled!

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