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.

look at me as we

you have books in your

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

was only interested in

The dog

what I was up to?

I said and

followed and closed the door

various oil paintings and art pieces others had gifted to Neil. He didn’t want to

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

”

usually very focused when working, but today he was disrupted by

a while, he asked, “Are you looking for the dog or something else?”

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

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

case.”

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

my intentions so easily made me feel embarrassed.

dog shot out from under the desk, barking

I immediately squatted down and called it

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

would

you

held the little dog and didn’t deny Neil’s words. I walked to the door, opened it, and let the dog out.

door again and went back to the desk, trying

not going to let me see it?” I feigned ignorance, “Then why did you pull it out?”

after this.” Neil pulled out his phone and showed me a video. In

knew the lock on the study door was very secure, but I didn’t

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

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

checking. Just looking around.”

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