Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 68

Checking out Oscar’s reply, I didn’t reply right away. Instead, I popped open my camera and took a good long look at myself. Yup, I was pretty cute. Born this way or molded by my environment, I didn’t think I was second to anyone.

Except for when I was around Neil, I tended to feel a little inferior. It was because he didn’t love me, and I ended up feeling like I was not enough.

LOF

A few minutes later, I replied Oscar: I’m like a goddess, thanks for the compliment.

Oscar sent me an emoji laughing its head off, which made me chuckle as well. After chatting for a bit, I couldn’t fight off sleep any longer and knocked

out.

“Irene, Irene?” In the morning, I heard Faith calling me from beyond my door.

“What’s up?” I asked sleepily.

“Is Neil in the room? His car’s gone missing and he’s not answering his phone.” Faith asked loudly.

I glanced at my phone – it was nearly nine in the morning. Neil must have gone back to Rosemont early, just didn’t tell Ryan and Faith about it. Yawning, I got out of bed, threw on a coat and opened the door to see Faith standing there.

“Mom, he had some urgent work stuff to deal with, and he left last night, I made up an excuse for Neil.

“So that’s what happened, no wonder he didn’t pick up the phone.” Faith seemed a bit doubtful but nodded, “Alright then, you better get up and eat something, don’t starve yourself.”

“Okay, I’ll get dressed and be right down,” I answered.

Once Faith left, I went back to my room and messaged Neil about my conversation with Faith. Then I changed and went downstairs for breakfast. Neil’s other relatives had already left the night before. Only I was still there. Ryan was at work, so it was just me, Faith, and a few servants.

We chatted about this and that, sipped

he soup, and

Then Neil texted me back: hmm, I see.

ever treats you badly

bread. It was pure bliss.

“thanks,” how rude. I didn’t want to reply anymore.

around,

better tell me, okay? Don’t worry, I’m

both families‘ interests.

Even when she opposed Neil being with Bonnie, she would only hint subtly for the sake

were always happy with me as their daughter–in–law. If only I was smarter, more attentive to them, they would have sided with me, easing the

over the

lot better lately, don’t worry,”

“I’m sorry for making you and dad

corrected me, “Irene, the reason your dad and I wanted

from decent families. But you’re the only one who’s stayed by his side without changing for five years. Your dad

continued to stare at Faith, at a loss

and I wanted you to become

stumbled over my words, choking back tears. All

enemies

Maybe then I wouldn’t have become never really touching his heart. But luckily, Ryan and Faith saw everthing

liked me, our time

pick me up.

days. Russel had been texting

to

if I had

quietly following Neil for all these

me

didn’t know when Neil was going to come

replied to him/irritably, “What do you think my servants are? Cat abusers? One back yet, worried that my servants wouldn’t take

“Not like that, I just think you’d take

and sent a “goodbye”

Vide.”

my mom called. I picked up the phone like

for a few seconds before I heard her choked sobs, “Rena,

heart clenched. I had a bad feeling about this. “What