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?”

couldn’t help but retort, “You used to say I was

became awkward, and the air seemed to freeze. I hadn’t

gaze fell onto a small bottle on the coffee table. He reached out to grab it, but I quickly

folic acid I was currently taking, I had forgotten

Then, I attempted to respond calmly, “It’s just some vitamins, prescribed by

me see.” Neil reached out his hand.

need, it’s my business, you don’t need to

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

and started walking towards the bedroom, I’m going to sleep, you should go too. Thanks for

As I tried to close the bedroom door, he blocked it with his hand and I couldn’t

was getting a bit

I want to know about your health Neil

expression.

me for getting rough!” I had no other way to deal with Neil, except with my teeth and nails. Once I finished

grabbing my hand, his face darkened, “Are you

don’t use your strength to bully me.”

you? I’m just concerned about your health.”

don’t need your concern. The person you

He looked at me for a few seconds before giving a

the living room. I stood at my bedroom door for a while before letting out a tired

started vibrating. It was Russel calling. “Are you scared being

but I’m ok now” I answered the phone while checking my messages, only to

before

said, “I had to rush back to the hospital for something, and as soon as I arrived, it started pouring. If you’re scared, I can come

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

back to sleep” Russel’s voice was steady.

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