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 the one

seemed to freeze. I hadn’t intended to bring up the

He reached out to grab it, but I quickly picked it up before

the folic acid I was currently taking, I had

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

reached out his hand.

business, you don’t need to worry about it.” I rejected him.

didn’t believe me, and furrowed his brows, “Irene, give me the

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

blocked it with his hand

a bit angry, “Neil, let

about your health Neil was taller than me, and

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 scratch

very quickly, immediately grabbing my hand, his face darkened, “Are

don’t use your strength to bully me.”

you? I’m just

replied coldly. “I don’t need your concern. The person you should be concerned about

eyes darkened a bit more. He looked at me for a few seconds before

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 a tired sigh and returning to bed

vibrating. It was Russel calling. “Are you scared

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

before

a bit loud on Russel’s end, unlike Neil’s. He said, “I had to rush back to the hospital for something, and as soon as I arrived, it

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

to sleep” Russel’s voice was steady.

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