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.

had never seen all his family

beamed at me. She didn’t seem mad that I overslept and

didn’t have much interaction with them usually, so we weren’t close. I quickly put on a smile and greeted all the elders. None of them

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

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

“The gift is still in the

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 the wearer would give

loved

It goes perfectly with your outfit today.” I complimented sincerely.

great sense of style. I love everything you’ve gotten me. Let’s

down. Then Faith gestured to the maids, “Serve

were quickly served,

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

chatted about a topic I was familiar with, I chimed 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.

full of reproach. “I do want a grandchild, but Neil is such a disappointment. There have been fewer scandals recently, but was he acting like a normal person before?”

water and almost

probably didn’t understand where he had fallen short. What was wrong with having some

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

could reply, his uncle chimed in, “Look at your brother and sister–in–law. Their second child is almost here. If it wasn’t for prenatal

your

sister–in–law’s