Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 333

“Neil, can we just drop this argument, please?” I didn’t want to talk about it anymore.

“You can’t have any contact with Russel Dawson. That’s my bottom line. Don’t you get it?” Neil looked stern, a hint of a crack appearing in his icy demeanor. He was clearly pissed.

This situation had caused a small rift in our previously growing closeness.

The atmosphere in the living room was tense. I stood there while Neil sat on the sofa, neither of us breaking the silence.

After a while, I couldn’t stand there any longer. I didn’t even say a word to Neil. I turned around to leave. But Neil was quick; he grabbed me before I could make it to the door.

He asked me angrily, “Are you pissed off? Going out to dinner alone with other men and being so stubborn?”

“Neil, stop talking nonsense, okay?” I was really annoyed. “Do you even know how critical the situation was for Chloe Reynolds? Was I supposed to watch her jump off the roof?”

“What does it matter to you if she lives or dies?” Neil still held his ground.

“Neil, do you have to be so cold-hearted?” I pulled away from him, trying to control my emotion’s, and said calmly, “When I saw her, it reminded me of my past. Don’t you think we’re similar in some ways? I don’t want her to repeat my mistakes. Is that a problem?”

Though I tried to keep my composure, Neil noticed something was up. He frowned and asked me, “What do you mean by ‘repeat your mistakes? Have you ever tried to kill yourself?”

I was taken aback and quickly averted my eyes from Neil.

that was history. Nobody

something out, and he asked me again, “Answer me.”

who don’t love us. I can understand her feelings. Russel is

so Neil couldn’t

closer to me, “I love you more

the scars remain.” I looked straight into Neil’s eyes and said, “I’ve always known that although I haven’t completely let go of my feelings for

time I thought about that pain, it

know what I was thinking or should do in

that I couldn’t help but look at him more. In those beautiful eyes, I saw his troubles and heartache. “Yes, I didn’t know I would fall in love with you then I was too arrogant. So, I accept

deny

gradually calmed down with Neil’s words. I knew I still couldn’t be ruthless in front of

don’t you trust me?” I looked up at Neil with my eyes full of questions.

into his arms. He

didn’t smell any perfume on his clothes, which

I snuggled into Neil’s arms,

me; no one can take you away, right?”

along with Neil’s thoughts, not just to get his help but also because of my inner turmoil.

his mouth

him at this critical juncture. Since he took the initiative to stop me, I had to show sincerity. So I tiptoed, wrapped my arms

I was

Neil