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.”

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

tense up, taking a deep

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

he making a

bubbling up like soda shaken

prying further. Neil understood and

tub, feeling a bit regretful for not taking pictures as a keepsake.

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

was Valentine’s Day. Why was Alicia asking me to drink instead of having a date with

back: Where’s

a bar. Can you come? Stella and Barbara

Alicia had fought with Sean

replied: Send the address. I’m on

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

I arrived, Alicia was already pretty drunk. Her cheeks were flushed, and she looked at me with blurry eyes, “Rena, you’re here,

asked, grabbing the

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

Alicia had a massive fight with Sean and

comforting Alicia, a drink was

day, didn’t you?” *Have you lost your mind, Malinda?” I was genuinely angry,

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and we can’t just Bonnie rushed over,

on the bar, and I had to take

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