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

wait for him to come home and fight with me. I wanted to tell him about all

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.

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

you back?” I tried to play it

clearly not in a good

wanting the servants to hear us arguing, I

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

stopped

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

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

over backwards to please you, is that it?” I scoffed, stood up and stared back at him, “I’ve told you, I’m not playing that game anymore. You chase

Neil, and calmly said, “There are three divorce agreements here. One, I leave with nothing.

in the world, even prepared three different versions of the divorce agreement for him to choose from.

the agreements, threw them in the trash, took off

long time ago,” I said lightly, watching his back, “I’ve brought up divorce several times now. If you agree, we could be

kept smoking one cigarette after another. His silence made me feel a bit

Alicia threw herself into her work. They all knew that marriage in our circle

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

thirty years, why can’t I win Neil over to spend the rest

birthday. You’re coming with me,”

because he’d weighed the pros and cons and decided Bonnie can’t