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.

me for?” Neil turned to look at me as we reached the door

in your study?”

gave me a confused look, like he was wondering if I was an idiot. “Irene,

was only interested in

guard. Just then, the door opened. The dog in

it know what I was up to?

I said and rushed into

closed the door

various oil paintings and art pieces others had gifted to

the desk was cluttered with papers filled with

”

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

eyes occasionally darted towards me. After a while, he asked, “Are

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

“I thought you

case.”

the file in Neil’s hand, at

guess my intentions so easily made me

dog shot out

I immediately squatted down and called it

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

would

you

walked to the door, opened it, and let the dog

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

feigned ignorance, “Then why did you pull

into the study, so I wanted to test you. Turns out you really were after this.” Neil pulled

very secure,

caught in the act felt 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

you came to the study just to check up on me, is that it?” Neil had a more dominating presence,

checking. Just looking

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