Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 202

I held onto Russel’s hand tight, nuzzling into his arm, as we walked out of the restaurant.

I didn’t give a hoot about the burning stares coming from behind us.

As we were about to hop into Russel’s car, he got a call from the hospital. There was an emergency that needed his attention.

“Go! Work comes first!” I urged him immediately I’ll have Bailey come pick me up.”

Since I came with Barbara, I had to either call a taxi or have someone pick me up.

Russel looked back at the restaurant entrance with worry, I reassured him, ‘Don’t worry, I won’t exchange more than a word with him.”

“Good, because I’ll get jealous.” Russel was pretty straightforward about this, never beating around the bush

I found it refreshing.

“Alright, go to the hospital” I replied.

But Russel suddenly leaned in and kissed me on the cheek. I was taken aback and completely unprepared.

‘I’m off to work now. Text me when you get home” Russel said with a wide grin, seeing that I didn’t reject him or show any signs of disgust.

I touched my face, feeling a little embarrassed. All I did was nod, no words were spoken.

As I watched Russel speed off to the hospital, I finally pulled out my phone to call Bailey to come get me.

Bailey had just dropped my dad off at a meeting, and it would take him more than half an hour to come get me.

“If I weren’t already at work, I’d hire another driver for my dad, and you could keep being my personal chauffeur,” I sighed.

worker, having a personal

I’ll try to be there as soon as I can.

a taxi’ I quickly stopped Bailey. “Wait for my

my decisions. The only time he kept something from me was when Neil was hospitalized, and he didn’t tell me

probably didn’t want me to get involved with

taxi. But it was a weekend, so there werent many taxis

“Irene!”

voice came from behind me, and

run away. The smile on her face was obviously forced. She walked up to me

went to work.” I answered, cold and

mom, sister, and i have decided to start our own company. I heard Irene’s family is

We started as a distributor, but then we grew and started our own brand.

Bonnie was planning to compete with

me know if you need any help.”

erratic. I noticed that he was sometimes cold and sometimes warm towards

was easily pleased. As long as Neil responded to her,

a lot about this field since he used to be with you… Anyway, I’m just following his advice. Bonnie said, trailing off. i couldn’t help but laugh

previously gentle expression turn

and branches all over the country and even worldwide. They were involved in heavy and light industries and even had a hand in the entertainment industry. That was why Neil was so

family didn’t deal

what was Bonrue babbling about? Was she

some research before starting a business?”

was

the makeup business? Can’t you at least consider reality

embarrassed She quickly glanced at Neil, hoping he wouldn’t deny her

me, his dense eyelashes and

a while, he wrapped his arm around Bonnie’s waist, but his smile was a bit distant, Just because I’m not in this business doesn’t mean I don’t understand it. I’ll

Whitmore family’s extensive connections, they would certainly have

relief, the worry was now gone from her face. She stood on her tiptoes and planted

but smoothed out when he met my gaze. He leaned down and returned the