Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

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.”

had thought Neil might gift me jewelry, handbags, maybe even a car or a house, but never flowers. He

to tense up,

hinted many times that even a wildflower would do, but you never agreed. I thought you weren’t the type

instead apologizing. He took off his glasses and massaged his temples, “I’ll correct

making a promise?

feelings were mixed, bubbling up like soda shaken in

said, not prying further. Neil understood and let me continue my

I looked at the petals in the tub, feeling a bit regretful for not taking pictures as a keepsake.

was chilling in the tub, scrolling on my phone when a text from Alicia popped up: Rena, wanna come out for a drink? Keep

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

texted back: Where’s Sean?

a bar. Can you come? Stella and

had fought with Sean and was upset.

the address. I’m on my

got dressed, and rushed over in

Her cheeks were flushed, and she looked at me with blurry eyes, “Rena, you’re here, let’s

Sean?’ I asked, grabbing

mention of Sean, Alicia got even more upset, on the verge of tears. I had never seen her like this, and I was a bit panicked. Turns out, they really

a massive fight with Sean and ran

was comforting Alicia, a drink was suddenly

you?” *Have you lost your

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stop it. We have no proof, and we can’t just Bonnie rushed over, trying to calm Malinda

them a furious look. Alicia was passed out on the bar, and I had to take care