Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 240

My dad sure as hell wouldn’t want me to ask Neil for help again. He was stubborn as a mule, and I was scored that he’d give me grief later.

I’m not sure if my bull-headed persistence was right or wrong, but I still wanted to do what my parents wanted.

I try to avoid anything they wouldn’t want to happen.

“Irene, you’re as stubborn as a mule, but this time, I’m going to make you come to me and lessen your stubbornness a bit!” Neil’s face was as dark as a thundercloud, and his words were ice-cold.

I shook my head, “No bloody way, Neil. Even if my house is in ruins and I have to take odd jobs, I won’t bow down to you. The idea of me returning to your side to be your punching bag is a no-go”

Neil couldn’t help but chuckle, “When did I ever make you a punching bag? Can’t I just want to make it up to you?”

1 don’t want it.” I said resolutely

Neil was silent. He stared at me for a few seconds, “Fine, I’ve said my piece. You don’t have to come back to me, but I won’t let you be with any other man. I keep my word”

He turned and left after that, and I watched his angry figure disappear, feeling more and more down

His words were full of threats. Was that how he treated Bonnie before?

I never thought that method would be used on me, but I’m not Bonnie. I didn’t want to repeat the same mistakes.

After leaving Lucas’ house, I didn’t have time to convince them because the company was in a tight spot, so I had to rush back to Rosemont.

I was busier than a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest, placating employees, overseeing production and sales, dealing with investors who wanted to pull their funding, and investigating the finance department.

was hindered, Russel

the company to see me

Chloe asked as soon as she saw me. She looked

him I wouldn’t give up.” I looked at Chloe calmly. I was

personally told me to give up, I

deep feelings for each other, but he had given me warmth and companionship when I was lonely and sad. Besides,

actually love him; you just like the feeling of being

I don’t want to bring up your painful past, but as far as I know, you’ve been married and had a miscarriage, while Russel has never had a

it might have angered me and broken my heart, she still had to say

my fists, my heart aching

was not a flaw in my life, but it was

like Russel, but I’m willing to bless you guys. If the Dawson

When Russel and I were together, we both had it figured out I tried to

calm.

gave a bitter smile, “I know, but can you think

wanted to tell

can you? Suddenly, Chloe did something that surprised

me, tears

me a few seconds to rush over and help her

that deep? My

but I have a condition.” I grabbed Chloe’s

sparkled with anticipation

hour later, Chloe left. She agreed

me the

very seriously and would definitely be willing to exchange

two days, Chloe brought me news. As expected, Russel’s parents

up with him,