Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 131

Chapter 131

I didn’t respond, only waited until the storm outside had calmed down a bit before gently moving Neil aside. “The balcony door won’t close, could you give it a shot for me?”

Neil nodded and went to check the door.

The rain was still pouring and the wind hadn’t stopped. After Neil finished checking and closing the balcony door, his clothes were completely soaked, and so was his hair. The sound from the storm outside significantly decreased once the door was closed. I handed Neil a dry towel, “Thanks, dry your

hair.”

Neil took the towel and casually dried his hair. His shirt was mainly wet on the right side, from his shoulder to his lower back. The soaked fabric clung to his body, outlining his muscles that shifted with his movements. I silently pulled my gaze away, assuming that Neil would leave once he finished drying

his hair

“Why did you choose to live here?” Neil suddenly asked.

TI’s close to work and also close to Harold’s place” I simply replied.

“But it’s not very safe here and the facilities aren’t great.” Neil seemed somewhat dissatisfied with the living conditions.

I was surprised, “Then why did you choose to live here?”

He paused for a moment before giving a small smile, “Same as you, it’s close to work.”

Since we had started chatting. I decided to ask a few questions I was curious about. Sitting on the sofa, I asked, “How long is your project here? When are you planning on heading back?”

Neil pondered for a moment before replying calmly, “Not sure. I suppose you’re eager for me to go back, right? Don’t worry, I won’t be a bother?”

used to say I was the

became awkward, and the air seemed to freeze. I hadn’t intended to bring up the past; the words just

out to grab it,

the folic acid I was currently taking, I had forgotten to

in my hand, feeling a bit nervous myself. Then, I attempted to respond calmly, “It’s just some vitamins, prescribed by my doctor.

me see.” Neil reached

you don’t need to worry about

believe me, and furrowed his brows, “Irene, give me

the bedroom, I’m going to sleep, you should go too. Thanks for your help tonight.”

stood up and followed me. As I tried to close the bedroom door, he blocked it with his hand and

was getting a bit angry, “Neil, let go!”

not vitamins. I want to know about your health Neil was taller than me, and he

expression.

don’t blame me for getting rough!” I had no other way to deal with

my hand, his face darkened, “Are you

teeth and replied, “Then don’t

you?

don’t need your concern. The person you should be

more. He looked at me for a few seconds before giving a self–mocking

disappeared. The sound of the front door opening and closing quickly came from the living room. I stood at my bedroom door for

was Russel calling. “Are

little, but I’m ok now” I answered the phone while checking my messages, only to find that he had called three times and sent several

before

had to rush back to the hospital for

your work is more important. I’m fine now and about to go back to sleep” I

go back to sleep” Russel’s voice was

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