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

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

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

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,

I tried to play it cool.

was clearly not in a good mood,

the servants to hear us arguing, I lowered my voice, “Let’s talk inside.”

I steadied myself, sat on the edge of the bed, then rubbed my hand that he held too tightly, looking up

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

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

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

should just bend over backwards to 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. You chase Bonnie, I make boyfriends, and we mind our own business,

divorce agreements here. One, I leave with nothing. Two, you give me 3%

in the world, even prepared three different versions of the divorce agreement

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

time ago,” I said lightly, watching his back,

didn’t respond, just kept smoking one cigarette after another. His silence

threw herself into her work. They

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

why can’t I win Neil over to spend the rest

You’re coming with me,” Neil

he’d weighed the pros and cons and decided Bonnie can’t replace the