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

piano room when I heard Neil’s voice from downstairs. I looked down from the

to intercept mé. He was tall and fast, caught up to me in a few strides. By the time I opened the door, he already grabbed my

back?” I tried to play it

in a good mood, his

arguing, I lowered my voice, “Let’s talk inside.”

myself, sat on the edge of the bed, then rubbed my hand that he held too tightly, looking up at him.

me, finally stopped and asked, “Irene, what

Oscar and me, we’re just friends. You’re clearly pursuing Bonnie,

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

him, “I’ve told you, I’m not playing that game anymore. You chase Bonnie, I make boyfriends,

Neil, and calmly said, “There are three divorce agreements here. One, I leave with nothing. Two, you give me 3% of Whitmore Co. shares.

prepared three different

tore up the agreements, threw them in the trash, took off his coat and threw it on the

We should’ve settled this a long time ago,” I said lightly, watching his back, “I’ve brought up divorce several times now. If you agree, we could be free right

didn’t respond, just kept smoking one cigarette after another. His silence made me feel a bit sad.

herself into her work. They all knew that marriage

all rich men 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

why can’t I win Neil

mom’s birthday. You’re coming with me,” Neil said, changing the topic.

knew he was not ready for a divorce yet, not because he loved me, but because he’d weighed the pros