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

bread. It was pure bliss.

a “thanks,” how rude. I

around,

to me like this before in you better tell me, okay? Don’t worry,

both families‘ interests.

Neil being with Bonnie, she would only

the beginning, my relationship with Neil was arranged by both families. In a way, Ryan and Faith were always happy with me as their daughter–in–law. If only I was smarter, more attentive to them, they

I would win over the entire Whitmore family. But because I failed to build a good relationship with Ryan and

been a lot better lately, don’t worry,”

“I’m sorry for making you and dad

reason your dad and I wanted to match you with

decent families. But you’re the only one who’s stayed by his side without changing for five years. Your dad and I saw it all. We know just how lucky Neil

at Faith, at a loss for words.

warm smile, “Irene, when your dad and I wanted you to

choking back tears. All I could do was nod, “I know.”

enemies

never really touching his heart. But luckily, Ryan and

Faith truly liked me, our time

pick me up.

been three days. Russel had been texting me every

to

I had

family. I’d been quietly following

me

know when Neil was

servants are? Cat abusers? One back yet, worried that my servants

like that, I just think you’d

was speechless and sent a “goodbye” emoji before tossing my

Vide.”

the couch, listless, my mom called. I picked up the phone like usual

before I heard her choked sobs, “Rena, can yout

feeling about this. “What