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.

for my wedding day, I had never seen all his family

dressed in red and 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

close. I quickly put on a smile and greeted all the elders. None of them were ordinary people, all

didn’t blame them. They didn’t force Neil to divorce me to marry Bonnie.

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

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

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 with a hollow center filled with precious spices. Any slight movement from the wearer

naturally loved it, or she wouldn’t have put it on right away.

perfectly with your outfit today.” I complimented sincerely.

I love everything you’ve gotten me.

Then Faith gestured to the

were quickly served, a feast of

Faith and chatting with her. I also asked about Ryan’s health,

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

about business while eating fruits. Neil’s aunt played with her grandson, laughing as she told

“I do want a grandchild, but Neil is such a disappointment. There have been fewer scandals recently, but

was drinking water

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

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

child is almost here. If it wasn’t

your

sister–in–law’s