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.”

Neil might gift me jewelry, handbags, maybe even a car or a house, but never flowers. He

to tense up,

wildflower would do, but you never agreed. I thought you weren’t the type to

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

making a promise?

feelings were mixed, bubbling up like soda shaken in

I said, not prying further. Neil

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

tub, scrolling on my phone 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 with Sean?

texted back: Where’s

at a bar. Can you come?

Alicia had fought with Sean and

Send the address. I’m on my way.

address, I ended my bath, got dressed, and rushed over in the middle of the night.

was already pretty drunk. Her cheeks were flushed, and she looked at

Where’s Sean?’ I asked,

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

their chat, Alicia had a massive fight with Sean and ran

a drink was

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

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

Alicia was passed out on the bar, and I had to take care