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

didn’t 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.

I just left the piano room when I heard Neil’s voice from downstairs. I

upstairs, attempting to intercept mé. He was tall and fast, caught up to me in a few strides. By the time I opened the

back?” I tried to play it cool.

not in a good mood, his icy stare filled

us arguing,

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

finally stopped and asked, “Irene, what are you trying

“What do you want? Nothing happened between Oscar and me, we’re just friends. You’re clearly pursuing Bonnie,

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

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

“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

prepared three different versions of the divorce agreement

the agreements, threw them in the trash, took off his coat

watching his back, “I’ve brought up divorce several times now. If you agree, we could be free right now.”

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

get married, Barbara found an average guy, Alicia threw herself into her work. They

cheated. Even if 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, so of course,

nearly thirty years, why can’t I

my mom’s birthday. You’re coming with me,” Neil

divorce yet, not because he loved me, but because he’d weighed the pros and cons and decided Bonnie can’t replace the benefits our marriage