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.

Neil turned to look at me as we

in your study?”

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

not often. Back then, I was only interested in Neil himself and not

guard. Just then, the door opened. The dog in my arms suddenly wriggled free and dashed into the study.

know what I

and rushed into the

and closed the

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

clues. But the desk was cluttered with papers filled with dense writing. I couldn’t make heads

”

He was usually very focused when working, but today he

he asked, “Are you looking

to disturb your work.” I

a file from the desk, “I thought you were looking for this. It’s internal information about your father’s

case.”

the file in Neil’s hand, at a

guess my intentions so easily made me feel embarrassed.

dog shot out from under the desk, barking

squatted down and called

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

would

you

and didn’t deny Neil’s words. I walked to the door, opened it,

the desk, trying to reach for the file,

it?” I feigned ignorance,

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 door.

was very secure, but I didn’t expect there

didn’t matter now. So, I decided to admit, “Yes, I did want to see

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

Just looking around.” I

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