Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 64

Oscar looked at me with a complex expression, then nodded slowly. “Thanks, Irene.”

I guessed he was starting to get it now. Like why took the muddy road when life had offered you a shortcut?

“Trene, gotta head out.” After a while, Oscar got up with the kitten to say goodbye, “Later”

“Okay, I’ll drive you” I stood up too.

Oscar shook his head, “No need, I’ll just grab a cab. It’s too cold outside and the roads are slippery. Not safe to drive, you should stay inside.”

I didn’t argue, watched Oscar leave, then hugged Boomer and showered him with kisses before taking him upstairs to play the piano.

Boomer was way more behaved than Neil. He never complained when I play.

As the snow outside got heavier, I played a few tunes then took Boomer to the window to watch the snow. It was getting dark and the lights in the estate were on, casting a cold hue on the snow.

Suddenly, a servant ran downstairs to open the front door. Neil’s car pulled up. He got out, slammed the door shut in annoyance, and headed inside.

I was startled, Neil’s words echoing in my head, “You’ll see.”

did h

way to settle scores, did he? I freaked out a little. In my past life, I couldn’t wait for him to come home and fight with me. I wanted to tell him about all the things I’ve sacrificed, hoping he’d feel guilty

Irene?” I just left the piano room when I heard Neil’s voice from downstairs. I looked down from the hallway and saw him

to intercept mé. He was tall and fast, caught up to me

are you back?” I tried to

Neil was clearly not in a good

hear us arguing, I lowered my voice, “Let’s

opened the door and pulled me in. I steadied myself, sat on the edge of the bed, then rubbed my hand that he held too tightly, looking up at

finally stopped and asked, “Irene,

want? Nothing happened between Oscar and me, we’re just friends. You’re clearly pursuing Bonnie, don’t you think

known I’ve never lacked women. Didn’t you consider this when you married

it?” I scoffed, stood up and stared back at him, “I’ve told you, I’m not playing that game anymore. You chase Bonnie, I make boyfriends, and

divorce agreements here. One, I leave with

wife in the world, even prepared three different versions

threw them in the trash, took off his coat and threw it on the bed, then went to the window to smoke in silence.

settled this a long time ago,” I said lightly, watching his back, “I’ve brought up divorce

smoking one cigarette after another. His silence made me

an average guy, Alicia threw herself into her work. They all knew that marriage in our circle was just a trade of

to have fun. So a man like Neil could never be faithful to me. When we got married, my mom asked me

mom for nearly thirty years, why can’t I win Neil over to

coming with me,” Neil

but because he’d weighed the pros and cons and decided Bonnie can’t replace the benefits our