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

looking elegant, 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 Neil.

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

to marry Bonnie. It

affect my attitude towards

they all responded to my greetings, I told Faith, “The gift is still in the car. I’ll go

brought it in for you. I’ve already put it on.” Faith said 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

loved it, or she wouldn’t have

goes perfectly with your outfit

great sense of style. I love everything

nodded and quickly sat down. Then Faith

served, a feast of

Faith and chatting with her. I

was familiar with, I chimed in a few times. Neil, sitting next to me, didn’t talk much.

living room about business while eating fruits. Neil’s aunt played with her

eyes full of reproach. “I do want a grandchild, but Neil is such a disappointment. There have been fewer scandals recently, but was he

water and almost choked.

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

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

uncle chimed 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

your

sister–in–law’s