Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chatper 312

Chapter 312

“Why are you not saying anything, don’t you like it?” Neil asked, noticing my silence.

I picked up a few petals from the water, examining them closely. They were beautiful, vibrant and full, with a velvety texture.

“I do like it, it’s very beautiful,” I answered sincerely

“Let me see” Neil hung up and immediately video-called me.

I stared at the screen, unsure whether to answer, but my fingers instinctively hit the accept button.

The screen showed what seemed to be the study in Sterling Estates. Nell was wearing glasses, which he rarely does, and it always took my breath away.

“What are you doing? Are you taking a bath? Neil asked, noticing my surroundings.

“Yes,” I nodded and chuckled, “I’m bathing with the roses you sent.”

Neil seemed to be taken aback, not fully understanding. So, I pointed the camera at the bathtub, full of rose petals spreading a delicate fragrance.

He fell silent, seemingly at a loss for words. This was the first time he had ever given me flowers. Even the bouquet at our wedding was chosen by his mother.

“I thought it wasn’t from you because you didn’t leave a note, so I used them for my bath, I explained awkwardly.

*Are there other men pursuing you?” he asked in disbelief, “Didn’t you even consider it might be from me?”

I paused for a few seconds, “I really didn’t.”

or a house, but never flowers. He had

to tense up, taking

my fault. I hinted many times that even a wildflower would do, but you never

He took off his glasses and massaged his temples, “I’ll correct my mistakes one by one, as long as

making a promise?

up like soda shaken in a cup

I said, not prying further. Neil understood and let me

in the tub, feeling a bit

in the tub, scrolling on my phone when a text from Alicia popped up:

Day. Why was Alicia asking me to

texted back: Where’s

Forget him, I’m at a bar. Can you come? Stella and Barbara aren’t

Alicia had fought with Sean

address. I’m on my

Alicia’s address, I ended my bath, got dressed, and

flushed, and she looked at

asked, grabbing the battle from

of tears. I had never seen her like this, and I was a bit panicked. Turns out,

massive fight with Sean

comforting Alicia, a drink was suddenly

off guard, I turned around to see Malinda’s hateful face. “Irene, you must have drugged me that day, didn’t you?” *Have you

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have no proof, and we can’t just

out on the

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