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.”

might gift me jewelry, handbags, maybe even a car or a house, but

seemed to tense up, taking a deep

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

and

making a promise?

like soda shaken

not prying further. Neil understood and let

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

on my phone when a text from Alicia popped up: Rena, wanna come out for a drink? Keep me

to drink instead of having a date

texted back:

bar. Can you come? Stella and Barbara aren’t

Alicia had fought with Sean and

Send the address. I’m on

got dressed, and rushed over in the middle of the

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

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

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 date

massive fight with Sean and ran

comforting Alicia, a drink was

hateful face. “Irene, you must have drugged me that day, didn’t you?” *Have you lost your mind, Malinda?” I was genuinely angry,

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

on the bar,

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