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.

I had never seen all his

beamed at me. She didn’t seem mad that I overslept and missed the meal. She waved at me, indicating an empty seat next to

aunts all smiled at me. I didn’t have much interaction with them usually, so we weren’t close. I quickly put on a

and this bunch of family of his ruined my family. But I didn’t blame them. They didn’t force Neil to 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

my attitude towards them now, showing them hostility, they would only be

told Faith, “The gift is still in

turned her head, showing off the exquisite gemstone necklace around her neck. It was a cluster of flowers made of

was elegant and the scent was heartwarming. Faith naturally loved it,

goes perfectly with your outfit today.”

wider, “You have a great sense of style. I love everything you’ve gotten me. Let’s sit down and eat.”

quickly sat down. Then Faith gestured

were quickly served, a feast of delicacies.

while occasionally serving Faith and chatting with her. I also asked about Ryan’s

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

aunt played with her grandson, laughing as she told Faith, “Neil and Irene should have a kid. Ryan is always so busy.

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

was drinking water and almost

He probably didn’t understand where he had fallen short. What was wrong with having some negative press? At least he didn’t

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 have a child at your age?” the

in, “Look at 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 here too.”

your

sister–in–law’s