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

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

just left the piano room when I heard Neil’s voice from downstairs. I looked down from the hallway and saw him looking up at me.

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

you back?” I tried

I interrupt something?” Neil was clearly not in a

to hear us arguing, I lowered my voice, “Let’s talk inside.”

sat on the edge of the bed, then rubbed my hand

in front of me, finally stopped and asked, “Irene, what are you trying

between Oscar and me, we’re just friends. You’re clearly pursuing Bonnie, don’t you

me, you should’ve known I’ve never lacked women. Didn’t you consider this when you married me?” Neil looked at me

bend over backwards to please you, is that it?” I scoffed, stood up and stared back at him, “I’ve told you, I’m not

divorce agreements here. One, I leave with nothing. Two, you give me 3% of Whitmore Co. shares. Three, you give me 8% of shares. Take your pick

most considerate wife in the world, even prepared three different versions of the divorce agreement for him

angrier. He tore up the agreements, threw them in the trash, took off his coat and

I said lightly, watching his back, “I’ve brought up

cigarette after another. His silence

her work. They all

to have fun. So a man like Neil could never be faithful to me. When we got married, my mom asked me if I regretted it. I was still dreaming about love

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

mom’s birthday. You’re coming with me,” Neil said, changing

he was not ready for a divorce yet, not because he loved me, but because he’d weighed the pros and cons and decided Bonnie can’t replace