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

just drive all this way to settle 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.

downstairs. I looked down from the hallway and saw

Neil also hurriedly went upstairs, attempting to intercept mé. He was

you back?” I tried to

clearly not in a good mood, his icy

to hear us arguing, I lowered

in. I steadied myself, sat on the edge of the bed, then rubbed my

back and forth in front of me, finally stopped and asked, “Irene, what

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

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

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

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.”

must be the most considerate wife in the world, even prepared three different versions of the divorce agreement for

got even angrier. He tore up the agreements, threw them in the trash, took off

lightly, watching his back, “I’ve brought up

another. His

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

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

years, why can’t I win Neil over to spend the rest of his life with

my mom’s birthday. You’re coming with

was not ready for a divorce yet, not because he loved me, but because he’d weighed the pros and cons and decided Bonnie can’t replace the benefits