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.”

or a

up, taking a

fault. I hinted many times that even a wildflower would do, but you never agreed. I thought

Neil surprisingly didn’t blame 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”

making a

bubbling up like

said, not prying further. Neil understood and

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

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

Alicia asking me to drink instead of having a date

texted back:

a bar. Can

figured Alicia had fought with Sean and was upset.

Send the address. I’m

ended my bath, got dressed, and rushed over in the middle of the

were flushed, and she looked at me with blurry

Where’s Sean?’ I asked, grabbing the

upset, on the verge of tears. I had never seen her like this, and I was a bit panicked. Turns out, they

their chat, Alicia had a massive fight with Sean and

comforting Alicia, a drink

see Malinda’s hateful face. “Irene, you must have drugged me that day, didn’t you?” *Have you

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

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

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