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

my past life, I couldn’t wait for him to come home and fight with me. I wanted

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

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.

are you back?” I tried

in a good mood,

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

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

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

Nothing happened between Oscar and me, we’re just friends. You’re clearly pursuing Bonnie,

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

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

I leave with nothing. Two, you give

in the world, even prepared three different versions of the

trash, took off his coat and threw it on the bed,

said lightly, watching his back, “I’ve brought up divorce several times now. If you

one cigarette after another. His silence made me feel a bit

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

other ways to have fun. So a man like Neil could never be faithful to me. When we got married, my mom

years, why can’t I win Neil over to spend

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

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