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

voice from downstairs. I looked down from the hallway

the master bedroom on the second floor. Neil also hurriedly went upstairs, attempting to intercept mé. He was tall and fast, caught up

I tried to

was clearly not in a good mood, his icy stare filled with anger.

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

the door and pulled me in. I steadied myself, sat on the edge of the bed, then rubbed

stopped and asked, “Irene, what are you

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

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

back at him, “I’ve told you, I’m not playing that game anymore.

“There are three divorce agreements here. One, I leave with nothing. Two,

the most considerate wife in the world, even prepared three different versions

instead, he got even angrier. He tore up the agreements, threw them in the trash, took off his coat and threw it on the bed, then went to

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 free right now.”

didn’t respond, just kept smoking one cigarette after another. His silence made me feel

threw herself into her work. They all knew that marriage in our circle was just a trade of

a man like Neil could never be faithful to me. When we got

could stay with my mom for nearly thirty years, why can’t I

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

because he’d weighed the pros and cons and decided Bonnie