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

and fight with me. I

the piano room when I heard Neil’s voice from downstairs. I looked down

master bedroom on the second floor. Neil also hurriedly went upstairs, attempting to intercept mé. He was tall and fast, caught up to me in a few strides. By the time I opened the door, he already grabbed

back?” I tried to play it

not in a good mood, his icy stare filled with

to hear us arguing,

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

me, finally stopped and asked, “Irene,

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

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

stared back at him, “I’ve

and calmly said, “There are three divorce agreements here. One, I leave with nothing. Two, you give me 3% of Whitmore Co.

world, even prepared three different versions of the divorce agreement for him to

He tore up the agreements, threw them in the trash, took off his coat and threw it on the bed,

holdup? We should’ve settled this a long time ago,” I said lightly, watching his back, “I’ve brought up divorce several times now. If you agree, we could be

cigarette after another. His silence made me feel a bit sad.

didn’t want to get married, Barbara found an average guy, Alicia threw herself into her work. They all knew

fun. So a man like Neil could never be faithful to me.

mom for nearly thirty years, why

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

because he loved me, but because he’d weighed the pros