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 one bothering

to freeze. I hadn’t intended to bring up

it, but I quickly picked it up before he could. He looked puzzled, “What medication are you

taking, I had forgotten to put it

bottle in my hand, feeling a bit nervous myself. Then, I attempted to respond calmly,

me see.” Neil reached out his

don’t need to

his brows, “Irene, give me

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

tried to close the bedroom door, he blocked it with his hand and I couldn’t close it no matter how hard

bit angry, “Neil, let

know about your health Neil was taller than me, and he looked

expression.

do you care about my health? Let go of me or else don’t blame me for getting rough!” I had no other way to deal with Neil, except with my teeth and nails. Once I finished speaking, I started waving my hands, ready to

my hand, his face darkened, “Are you trying to

my teeth and replied, “Then don’t use your

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

replied coldly. “I don’t need your concern. The person you

Bonnie, Neil’s eyes darkened a bit more. He looked at me for a few seconds before giving

the door immediately disappeared. The sound of the front door opening and closing quickly came from the living room. I stood at my bedroom door for a while before letting out

It was Russel calling. “Are you scared being home alone?”

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

before

bit loud on Russel’s end, unlike Neil’s. He said, “I had to rush back to the

I’m fine now and about to go back

to sleep” Russel’s voice was steady.

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