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

scores, did he? I freaked out a little. In my past 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 and stay. But now, I was pretty bad at fighting with him.

Neil’s voice from downstairs. I looked down from the hallway and saw him looking up at me.

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,

tried

clearly not in a good mood, his icy stare

to hear us arguing,

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

me, finally stopped and asked, “Irene, what are you trying to do?”

want? Nothing happened between Oscar

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

I scoffed, stood up and stared back at him, “I’ve told

out several documents, showed them to Neil, and calmly said, “There are three 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 and sign.”

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

Neil didn’t appreciate my thoughtfulness, 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 the

his back, “I’ve brought up divorce several times now. If you agree, we

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

an average guy, Alicia threw herself into her work. They

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, so of course,

mom for nearly thirty years, why can’t I win

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

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