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

that I overslept and missed the meal.

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

marry Bonnie. It was Neil who forced them

wasn’t stupid. If I let what happened in my past life affect my attitude towards them now, showing them hostility, they would only be wary and disgusted

to my greetings, I told Faith, “The gift is still

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 the wearer would give off

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

perfectly with your outfit today.”

I love everything you’ve gotten me. Let’s sit down

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

dishes were quickly served, a feast of delicacies.

serving Faith and chatting with her. I also asked about

with, I chimed in a few times. Neil, sitting next

played with her grandson, laughing as she told Faith, “Neil and Irene should have a kid. Ryan is always so busy. A grandchild would certainly bring you a lot of

me, then at Neil, her eyes full of reproach. “I do want a grandchild, but Neil is such a disappointment. There have been fewer scandals recently, but

water and

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

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

his 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,

your

sister–in–law’s