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?”

to say

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

grab it, but

had forgotten to put it away

attempted to respond calmly, “It’s

me see.” Neil reached out

it’s my business, you don’t need to worry about it.”

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

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

want to know about your health Neil was

expression.

blame me for getting rough!” I had no other way to deal with Neil,

face darkened, “Are you trying to scratch me again?”

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

did I bully you? I’m just concerned

concern. The person

He looked at me for a few seconds before giving a self–mocking smile, “You’re right, go to sleep,

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

It was Russel calling.

messages, only to find that he had

before

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 started pouring. If you’re scared, I can come over now”

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

sleep” Russel’s voice

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