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.”

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

tense up, taking a deep breath,

never

blame me, instead apologizing. He took off his glasses and

making a promise?

up like

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

tub, feeling a bit regretful

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

Day. Why was Alicia asking me to drink instead of having

back:

at a bar. Can you come? Stella and Barbara

figured Alicia had fought with Sean

address. I’m

I ended my bath, got dressed, and rushed

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

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

I was a bit panicked.

Alicia had a massive fight with Sean

a drink was suddenly thrown at me from

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 off my hair with

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

Alicia was passed out on the

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