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.”

or a house, but never flowers. He had never indulged me

to tense up, taking

but you never agreed. I thought you weren’t the type

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

making a promise?

feelings were mixed, bubbling up like soda shaken

Neil understood and let

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

when a text from Alicia popped up: Rena, wanna come out for a drink? Keep me company…

was Valentine’s Day. Why was Alicia asking me to drink instead of having a date

texted back:

bar. Can you come? Stella and Barbara

Alicia had fought with Sean and was upset.

the address.

receiving Alicia’s address, I ended my bath, got dressed, and rushed over in the

Alicia was already pretty drunk. Her cheeks were flushed, and she looked at me with blurry eyes, “Rena, you’re here,

Sean?’ I asked, grabbing the battle from

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 had a fight. Sean’s mother had arranged another blind

a massive fight with Sean and

drink was suddenly thrown

“Irene, you must have drugged me that day, didn’t you?” *Have you lost your

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have no proof, and we can’t just Bonnie rushed

them a furious look. Alicia was passed out on the bar,