Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 66

Even though I was curious, I didn’t bother asking Neil, ‘cause it was not like he would spill the beans anyway.

I didn’t know when I dozed off. I didn’t get much sleep last night, so now all I wanted was to hit the hay. When I woke up, I found myself not in the car, but on a bed. The surroundings clued me in that it was Neil’s room.

Holding my forehead, I couldn’t recall how I ended up on the bed, but Neil walked in at that moment, asking me, “Did you get enough sleep? If you’re good and rested, come on down for food, my mom and the others are waiting.”

Tll be there in a jiffy.” I replied, feeling a tad embarrassed.

Then Neil left the room.

My phone buzzed at that moment. It was a call from my mom, telling me that today was Faith’s birthday. Mom had already called her to wish her happy birthday, and she hoped I could send Faith a birthday wish too.

Usually, our parents would just send a simple message on their birthdays. It was our generation who took care of the whole gift–giving thing.

I immediately agreed to it, not mentioning to my mom that Faith and the others were waiting for me downstairs for dining. After hanging up, I hurried downstairs, wanting to find a hiding spot as soon as I reached the dining room.

Aside from Neil, Ryan and Faith, all of Neil’s uncles and aunts were there, sitting around a large table.

When I came down, all eyes were on me.

my wedding day, I had never seen all his

and looking elegant, beamed at me. She didn’t seem mad that I overslept and missed the meal. She waved at me, indicating

them usually, so we weren’t close. I quickly put on a smile and greeted all the elders. None of them were

divorce me to marry Bonnie. It was Neil who forced them helping him. Neil and I didn’t have a kid. Any person in their shoes would have chosen to help their

my attitude towards them now, showing them hostility,

told Faith, “The gift is still in the car. I’ll

with a big smile, then turned her head, showing off the exquisite gemstone necklace around her neck. It was a cluster of flowers made of gemstones, each with a hollow center filled with precious spices. Any slight movement from

loved it, or she wouldn’t have

It goes perfectly with your outfit today.”

have a great sense of style. I love

Faith gestured to the maids, “Serve

served, a feast of delicacies.

Faith and chatting with her. I also asked about Ryan’s health, reminding him to go for his annual check–up.

chatted about a topic I was familiar with, I chimed in a few times. Neil, sitting next

maids cleaned up the table. Ryan and Faith chatted with their family in the living room about business while eating fruits. Neil’s aunt played with her grandson, laughing as she told Faith, “Neil and Irene should have a kid. Ryan is always

eyes full of reproach. “I do want a grandchild, but Neil is such a disappointment. There have

was drinking water

wrong with having some negative press? At least he didn’t have

agreed, “Yeah, Irene has been married to him for five years, waiting at home every day, but he’s seldom home. How can they have a child?” “Neil, aren’t you eager to

your brother and sister–in–law. Their second child is almost here. If it wasn’t for prenatal check–up today, they would have been

your

sister–in–law’s