Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 286

Chapter 286

“She’s Oscar’s sister, and she’s married with kids. You should treat her like family.” I idly remarked while bending down to scratch the head of the little dog.

“Sounds simple. Neil scoffed, “You’ve got tons of houses. Why did you have to bring her here?”

I shot him a look, “I just thought it would be easier to take care of her. Is there a problem with that?”

Neil replied with a poker face, “Yes, there is. She’s a married woman. Why does she need your care? You’re just stirring up trouble for me.”

“Neil, can’t you show a little compassion?” I couldn’t help but raise my voice.

“So, if I suggest moving her to another place, that means I lack compassion?” Neil laughed in annoyance, “You really know how to put someone in a spot.”

I did feel a bit selfish. I only thought about how I could take care of Hannah, completely ignoring the inconvenience it might cause Neil. So I decided to keep my mouth shut

Just then, the little dog started barking.

Neil tugged at its ear, “Quiet.”

I swatted his hand away, “You’re abusing the animal!”

Neil fell silent.

Just a gentle tug was considered animal abuse? He must’ve thought it was absurd too.

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After noticing my indifference, Neil got up and headed upstairs. I followed him immediately. If he was going to his study, I could try to sneak a peek at his password.

If he used facial recognition, then I would just follow him into the study.

I no longer felt embarrassed in front of Neil. We both knew our relationship was purely a transaction at this point.

turned to look at me as we reached the door

in your study?” I asked.

if I was an

was only interested in Neil himself and not what was in

the door opened. The dog

what I

going after the dog!” I said and rushed into the study

and closed the

was huge. Two entire walls were lined with bookshelves. There were also various oil paintings and art pieces others had gifted to Neil. He didn’t want to find a place to display them, so they were

look for the dog. I scanned the desk, hoping to find some clues. But the desk was cluttered with papers filled with dense writing. I couldn’t make heads or tails of any of

”

focused when working,

darted towards me. After a while, he asked, “Are you looking for

dog! I don’t want it to disturb your

pulled out a file from the desk, “I thought you

case.”

in Neil’s hand, at a loss

so easily made me feel embarrassed.

dog shot out from under the

come here!” I immediately squatted down and called

angry and amused, “The moment I pull out the file, you start calling it Daisy? If I hadn’t pulled

would

you

little dog and didn’t deny Neil’s words. I walked to the door,

closed the door again and went back to the desk, trying to

let me see it?” I feigned ignorance, “Then why did

wanted to test you. Turns out you really were after this.” Neil pulled out his phone and showed me a video.

the lock on the study door was very secure, but I

terrible, but my embarrassment didn’t matter now. So, I decided to admit, “Yes, I did want to see what’s in here. You said you were helping me

up on me, is that it?” Neil had a more

looking around.”

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