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

and looking elegant, beamed at me. She didn’t seem mad that I overslept and missed the meal. She waved at

weren’t close. I quickly put on a smile and greeted all the elders. None of them were ordinary people, all being influential figures in the

to divorce me to marry Bonnie. It was Neil who forced them

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

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

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

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

It goes perfectly with your outfit

even wider, “You have a great sense of style. I love everything you’ve gotten me. Let’s

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

quickly served,

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

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

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 is always so busy. A grandchild

want a grandchild, but Neil is

water and almost

understand where he had fallen short. What was wrong with having

home. How

your brother and sister–in–law. Their second child is almost here. If

your

sister–in–law’s