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.

are you following me for?” Neil turned to look at me as we reached

have books in your

gave me a confused look, like he was wondering if I was an

I was only interested in Neil himself and not

was caught off guard. Just then, the door opened. The dog in my arms

I was up to?

after the dog!” I said and rushed into

the door behind him.

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,

clues. But the desk was cluttered with papers filled with dense writing. I

”

was usually very focused when working, but today he was

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

to disturb your work.”

a file from the desk, “I thought you were looking for

case.”

stared at the file in Neil’s

my intentions so easily

little dog shot out from under

squatted down and called it

you start calling

would

you

walked to the

back to the desk, trying to reach for the file, but Neil dodged

see it?” I feigned

trying to get into the study, so I wanted to test you. Turns out you really were after this.” Neil pulled out his phone and showed me a video. In the video, I was trying to input the password at the study

study door was very secure, but I didn’t expect

decided to admit, “Yes, I did want to see what’s in here. You said you were helping me with the investigation, but how can I be sure you’re really doing

came to the study just to check up on me, is that it?” Neil had

really checking. Just looking around.” I replied.

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