Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 328

Neil’s words left me speechless for a moment, but I knew deep down that my unease was fading away with his words.

“You didn’t have to tell me all this.” I hesitated for a moment before squeezing out this sentence.

“I didn’t do it on purpose, and I came here to see you.” Neil’s tone had a touch of authority, but it didn’t make me uncomfortable.

I initially didn’t want to come downstairs, but his words made me waver a bit.

After hanging up the phone, I tiptoed downstairs to avoid waking my mom. As I crossed the yard and reached the gate, Neil’s figure stood under the dim street lamp with a cigarette in his hand.

Seeing me, he quickly put out the cigarette and tossed it into the nearby trash can, then spread his arms, “Aren’t you going to run over and give me a hug?”

How could I possibly run over and hug him? I just walked over calmly and gave him a light hug.

Neil, in turn, hugged me back, his arms so tight that I was practically pressed against his chest, hearing his heartbeat.

“You showed a bit of jealousy today, not bad! Neil’s voice was full of pleasure and an undeniable smirk. He patted my head lightly, “When can you be like before?”

I was silent for a few seconds before responding, “I’m not sure.”

“Uncertainty means possibility,” Neil let go of me and kissed my forehead, “Then everything I do feels worth it. If you ask me to clean the streets, I will do it.”

I couldn’t help but imagine Neil cleaning the streets in my mind. His usual cool boss image in a suit would be gone. He would definitely become the most handsome janitor and would surely go viral online.

This thought made me laugh out loud.

Before I could laugh again, I felt a soft touch on my lips. Neil grabbed my waist, had me stand on my tiptoes, and kissed me deeply.

romance to our kiss. I didn’t resist; I just closed my eyes and stopped

until I was almost out of breath that Neil

everything is over, I’ll come to pick you up at Sterling Estates; your parents should be able to accept me by then, right?” Neil’s lips were glossy and tempting from our kiss.

was firmly locked on mine, waiting for

but if Neil really could help save my dad, they

was just a possibility. I couldn’t

then.” I said, feeling a

smile brightened at my response, and then he sighed in a bit of frustration,

respond, feeling a bit awkward.

“Rena, where did you go so late? Why aren’t you

a drink of water. I’ll go rest soon.” I signaled to Neil to leave quickly and

still standing there

him to leave as soon as possible, then he turned around and left reluctantly.

room when she saw me coming in

wasn’t feeling well, just went out for some fresh air after

D

mom sighed faintly and said, “I can’t sleep thinking about your

down. I had to keep

but because of my dad’s situation, she couldn’t relax. Every day, we were discussing how to save my dad.

tell my mom I was working with Neil, so I had

can’t go on,” Stella Wallace said worriedly when she heard about my situation,

feel stressed for you.” Alicia

you and Neil

“Don’t mention that unlucky guy. He’s back with

to Stella badmouth Neil, I felt a pang of