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

him to come home and fight with me. I wanted to tell him about all the things I’ve sacrificed,

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

floor. Neil also hurriedly went upstairs, attempting to intercept mé. He was tall and fast, caught up

you back?” I tried

something?” Neil was clearly not in a good mood, his icy stare filled

to hear us arguing, I

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

in front of me, finally stopped

asking you that?” I was angry too, “What do you want? Nothing happened between Oscar and me, we’re just friends. You’re clearly pursuing Bonnie, don’t you think you owe me an

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

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.

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

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

a long time ago,” I said lightly, watching his back, “I’ve

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

into her work. They all

they were impotent, they would find other ways 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 then,

nearly thirty years, why can’t I

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

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