Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 63

Oscar seemed pretty chill, “I don’t need love.”

“Why? You got your heart broken and now you’re planning to stay single forever?” I asked with a smile as I tasted the food here.

“No, it’s just…” Oscar seemed like he wanted to say something, but then he stopped. Instead, he peeled a few shrimps and put them in my bowl, “Irene, you’re too skinny. Eat more.”

I didn’t want to be this skinny, but for some reason, my weight gain plan wasn’t going well. Since I’ve been reborn, I’ve only gained a few pounds and occasionally would lose some.

Perhaps it was because Ada was fired too early. If she cooked for me for a little while longer, I might’ve been more plump and had a better figure.

Oscar was quite a bit younger than me, so after chatting with him for a while, I could tell he was still a bit childish.

For instance, his views on many things were very simple; everything was either right or wrong. I didn’t argue with him, just went along with his opinions. He seemed really happy that I agreed with him.

After finishing the buffet, Oscar and I left the restaurant. Bailey had already taken the car back, so I’d have to catch a cab home today.

“It’s snowing again.” I reached out my hand to catch a few snowflakes, observing their shapes with delight.

“Irene, do you like hot chocolate?” Oscar asked, his breath visible in the cold air.

He had large eyes and long eyelashes. Some said college students had a naïve sparkle in their eyes, which seemed to suit him well.

Back in college, I loved all sorts of drinks, but I barely had them after getting married. A cup of hot chocolate in this weather actually sounded pretty good.

ran over to a nearby café. The

then, my phone vibrated. I rubbed my cold hands and took

“Hello?” I answered.

sounded a

you ask?” I looked around

who?” Neil cut right to the

go by his previous agreements,

moment, then

you with?”

now I’m alone in the hotel.” Neil answered quickly, explaining

moment, I managed to speak, “Did you call me just to check up on me? Why are you suspicious of me? You’re out with your mistress

I learned from the internet. When a woman didn’t know what to say, she should

was speechless. He took a deep breath, and I could hear it very clearly over the phone. “You’re taking care of Russel’s cat, then you go to the pet shop with Bonnie’s ex–boyfriend. Irene, you sure

in surprise. It was normal for Neil to know I was looking after Russel’s cat, because I posted it on Facebook. But how did he know I was with Oscar?

up on WhatsApp, I glanced at it. Russel, “I

I was speechless.

the hot chocolate and ran back, sounding very

hung up. I just focused on enjoying my hot chocolate. Neil’s mood swings were unpredictable. I had no idea why he

thanked Oscar

welcome, Irene,” Oscar was blushing, whether from the cold or from shyness, I couldn’t tell. Then, he whispered, “You look really pretty today.” That made me really happy. Every woman liked to be complimented. The hot chocolate in my

with a boy. This was my first time experiencing something like this. There were many

and all the romance I tried to create for Neil

Estates since his kitten was still

Come in.” I