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.

wedding day, I had never seen

mad that I overslept and missed the meal. She waved at me, indicating an empty

I didn’t have much interaction with them usually, so we weren’t close. I quickly put on a smile and greeted all the

marry Bonnie. It was

affect my attitude towards them now, showing them hostility, they would only be wary and disgusted by me.

greetings, I told Faith, “The gift is still

her neck. It was a cluster of flowers made of gemstones, each with a hollow center filled with

elegant and the scent was heartwarming. Faith naturally loved it, or she wouldn’t have put it on right away.

with your outfit today.” I complimented

have a great sense of style. I love

down. Then Faith gestured to the maids, “Serve the

served, a feast

in mind, I ate while occasionally serving Faith and chatting with her. I also asked about Ryan’s health, reminding

chimed in a

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

but Neil is such a disappointment. There

water

understand where he had fallen short. What was wrong with having some negative press? At least

but he’s seldom home. How can they have a child?” “Neil, aren’t you eager to have a

uncle chimed in, “Look at your brother and sister–in–law. Their second child is almost here. If it

your

sister–in–law’s