Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 339

“Are you home yet?” Neil asked me as soon as I picked up the phone.

“Just got home. What’s up?” I asked back, a little confused, but I knew deep down that Neil just wanted to see me.

The living room was quiet, and Neil’s voice coming from the other end of the phone sounded incredibly charming, “I miss you. I want to

come over.”

Even though I had been trying to stay rational, I had been stuck in a rut, struggling now and then. Neil and I were getting closer, and there was nothing hidden between us.

My heart started beating faster when Neil said that. I felt the excitement of our first meeting; a little bit of attention from him would make me incredibly happy.

I took a deep breath to calm myself down, “Forget it. It’s too late. I’m going to take a bath and go to bed.”

Neil paused, “Come see me first, then you can take your bath. Anything you want to talk about?”

Actually, there was something I wanted to tell him about what happened tonight; I wanted to hear Neil’s opinion.

I was sure Kate wouldn’t be showing up in front of me anymore. I didn’t believe Bonnie would put up with her. She would have certainly found a way to get rid of her.

As if looking for an excuse to see him, I decided to go next door,

Neil was waiting for me in the yard, sitting on a wicker chair, the soft light in the yard casting on him, making him look like a character from a painting.

must admit, even though I despised that man, I still appreciated his appearance because eyes didn’t lie.

told me bluntly that I was just attracted

still applied

Come here, let me hug you.” Neil waved at me when he saw me. His

at that moment, I was a bit shy.

over to Neil after closing the door. Just as I was about to sit down, he pulled me into his arms without hesitation. I sat on his lap. His familiar smell of tobacco mixed

his voice deep and magnetic, “Tonight, you

my company’s PR department is also dealing with this issue.” I

long as you can clear up some rumors, that’s good. But doing so might negatively affect Chloe’s parents.

they twisted the

satisfied with my attitude. He relaxed his brows

Neil was praising me like

my cheek. His gentle touch took me by surprise. I covered my face and looked at him and asked, “Why did you kiss

like kissing you whenever I see you; maybe I’m ‘addicted’ to you.” Neil sighed helplessly, “I’m just worried

he brought up that topic naturally. But I felt a pang in my heart, and I couldn’t let

take its course

should try when it’s time to try. I’m really jealous seeing other people having kids.” Neil’s tone revealed dissatisfaction, “Why could Mitch and his wife have two kids all of a sudden? And he’s even younger

My guess was that once I revealed the truth about my physical condition, my

feelings for me now, but

prison and before the truth about Oscar Morse’s death came

have our own baby one day.” I replied, not knowing what else