Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 223

I immediately sensed the tension in the air. I nudged Neil gently. “I’ve said all there is to say. You can go now.”

“When did you ever clear things up?’ Neil’s eyes were locked on Russel, even as he responded to me

Russel finally got on his feet. He walked into the living room and shut the door behind him.

My living room was not big. With Neil and Russel, two big and burly guys, it felt a bit cramped.

“Neil, why are you hassling my girlfriend?’ Russel asked in an ice-cold tone.

“I’m just trying to get back with my ex-wife” Neil retorted shamelessly.

“But she’s my girlfriend now. You’re history. As a man, you should accept reality, not desperately cling to her. Russel tried to reason with Neil, but his eyes were filled with anger.

Neil scoffed, seemingly unphased, “As long as I’m alive, I’m not history. And you, after all these years of friendship, this is how you treat me?”

From any angle, Russel was in the wrong here. That was how the outside world saw it, too. Even if I were the last woman on Earth, Russel shouldn’t have gotten together with his friend’s ex-wife.

Russels face changed instantly. He had a flash of complex emotions in his eyes, and clearly guilt was among them. He glanced at me, and I returned his gaze silently. At this point, I could pretty much take anything. If Russel couldn’t handle the pressure and decided to break up with me, I could take that

too.

I took a lot of hits in this life and in my past life. Because of this, my ability to endure had grown stronger.

“I owe you this one. When the time is right, I’ll make it up to you.” Russel explained.

stone-cold. “I dont need you to owe me anything, and I don’t need compensation. All I need is for you to break up with Irene.”

then stood in front of Neil with him. I won’t give him up either Neil, you need to move on.” Neil’s gaze was fixed on our clasped hands. His teeth clenched, and his eyes filled with bitterness and anger. It was frightening, but

back now.

relieved smile spread across his face. Our hands

slamming the door

heart skipped

food on the table and apologized, “Sorry about that. Something sudden came up at -work. I left immediately after my shift, but you still had to wait. Are

were hanging out with your

“There’s nothing going on between us. You’re all think about every second.

feeling happy! You might just make me mad enough

startled, shaking his head immediately. “No, no, no! If I screw up again, you can

you this time. Now, come eat barbecue with me.” As I spoke,

The once-chilly apartment now felt

Russell would be going on a business trip the next day. He asked, “How

long it

to do when I

laugh, “Who knew

piece of perfectly grilled steak and said gently, “I

time. The rain was getting heavier, as if someone were

wondered if Neil had left. He was so stubborn that he was probably still standing

tossed the dishes and utensils into the

man,” I praised him while

turned, and looked

I peeled a grape for him, ‘Here’s a grape for your

pretended to be indifferent,

as a reward

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