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.”

handbags, maybe even a car or a house, but never flowers.

to tense up, taking a deep breath,

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

surprisingly didn’t blame me, instead apologizing. He took off his glasses and massaged his temples,

he making

up like soda shaken

prying further. Neil understood and let me continue my

hanging up, I looked at the petals in the tub, feeling a bit

from Alicia popped up: Rena, wanna come out for a drink?

was Valentine’s Day. Why was Alicia asking me to drink instead

texted back: Where’s

I’m at a bar. Can you come? Stella

figured Alicia had fought with

replied: Send the address. I’m on my way.

I ended my bath, got dressed, and

pretty drunk. Her cheeks were flushed, and she looked

Where’s Sean?’ I asked, grabbing the battle

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

massive fight with Sean and

I was comforting Alicia, a drink was suddenly thrown

off guard, I turned around to see Malinda’s hateful face. “Irene, you must have drugged me that day, didn’t you?” *Have you lost your mind, Malinda?” I was genuinely angry, wiping the drink

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and we can’t just Bonnie rushed over, trying to calm

passed out on

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