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 reached the door

books in your study?” I

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

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

opened. The dog in my arms suddenly wriggled free and dashed

know what I was up to?

said and

the door behind him.

huge. Two entire walls were lined with bookshelves. There were also various oil paintings and art pieces others had gifted to Neil. He didn’t want to find a place to display them, so they

find some clues. But the desk was cluttered with papers filled with dense writing. I couldn’t make heads or tails of any of

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work. He was usually very focused when

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

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

desk, “I thought you were looking for this. It’s internal

case.”

in Neil’s hand, at a

guess my intentions so easily made me

shot out from

immediately squatted down

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

would

you

dog and didn’t deny Neil’s words. I walked

door again and went back to the desk, trying to

I feigned ignorance, “Then why did

after this.” Neil pulled out his phone and showed

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

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

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

Just looking around.” I

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