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

in

he was wondering if I was an idiot. “Irene, haven’t you been in my study

interested in Neil himself

the door opened. The dog in my arms

know what I was

I said and rushed into the study ahead of Neil.

and closed the door

was huge. Two entire walls were lined with bookshelves. There were also various oil paintings and art pieces others had gifted to Neil.

was cluttered with papers filled with dense

”

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

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

it to disturb

the desk, “I thought you

case.”

I stared at the file in Neil’s hand, at

guess my intentions so easily made me

shot out

I immediately squatted down and called

amused, “The moment I pull out the file, you start calling

would

you

and didn’t deny Neil’s words. I walked to the

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

I feigned ignorance, “Then why

Turns out you really were after this.” Neil pulled out his phone and

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

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 with the investigation, but how can I

it?” Neil had a more dominating presence, even though he was sitting and I

checking. Just looking around.” I replied.

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