Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

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.

at me as we reached the door of

in your study?”

look, like he was wondering if I was an idiot. “Irene, haven’t you been in my study before?”

Back then, I was only interested in Neil

The dog in my arms suddenly wriggled free and dashed into the study.

know what I was

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

followed and closed the door

paintings and art pieces others had gifted to Neil. He didn’t want to find a place to display them, so

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

”

down to work. He was usually very focused when working, but today

while, he asked, “Are you looking for

don’t want it to disturb your work.” I

Neil pulled out a file from the desk, “I thought you were looking for this.

case.”

stared at the file in Neil’s hand, at a loss

him guess my intentions so easily made me feel

little dog shot out from under the desk,

immediately squatted down and called

was both angry and amused, “The moment I pull out the file, you start calling it

would

you

words. I walked to the door, opened it, and let the

and went back to the desk, trying to reach for

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

saw you always trying to get into the study, so I wanted to test you. Turns out you really were after this.” Neil pulled out his phone

secure, but I didn’t expect there to be

“Yes, I did want to see what’s in here. You said you were helping me with the investigation, but

check up on me, is that it?” Neil had a more dominating presence, even

really checking. Just looking around.”