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.”

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

tense up, taking

that even a wildflower would do, but you never agreed. I thought you weren’t

me, instead apologizing. He took off his glasses and massaged his temples, “I’ll correct my mistakes one by one, as long as you’re happy”

he making

bubbling up like soda

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

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

my phone when a text from Alicia popped up: Rena,

me to drink instead of

texted back: Where’s Sean?

Forget him, I’m at a bar. Can you come?

with Sean and

Send the address. I’m on my

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

already pretty drunk. Her cheeks were flushed, and she

asked, grabbing the battle from Alicia.

her like this, and I was a bit panicked. Turns out, they really had a fight.

chat, Alicia had a massive fight with Sean

I was comforting Alicia, a drink was

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

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

look. Alicia was passed out on the bar, and I had to

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