Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 64

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 sacrificed, hoping he’d feel guilty and stay. But now, I was pretty bad at fighting with him. At most, I can only

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

to intercept mé. He was tall and fast, caught up to me in a few strides. By the

are you back?” I tried to play it

not in a good mood, his

arguing, I lowered my voice, “Let’s

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

front of me, finally stopped and asked, “Irene, what are

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 owe me an explanation?”

women. Didn’t you consider

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

calmly said, “There are three divorce agreements here. One, I leave with nothing. Two, you give

three different versions of

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

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

another.

threw herself into her work. They all knew

faithful

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

with me,”

he loved me, but because he’d weighed the pros and cons

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