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.

ww

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

in your study?” I

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

I was only interested in Neil himself and not what was in

was caught off guard. Just then, the door opened. The dog in my

know what I was

the dog!” I said and

followed and closed the door behind him.

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

was cluttered with papers filled with dense writing. I couldn’t

”

very focused when working, but today he was

After a while, he asked,

to disturb

out a file from the desk, “I thought you

case.”

I stared at the file in Neil’s

my intentions so easily

dog shot out from under

here!” I immediately squatted

the file, you start calling it Daisy? If I hadn’t pulled it

would

you

deny Neil’s words. I walked to the door, opened it, and

the door again and went back to the desk,

feigned ignorance, “Then why did you pull it

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

lock on the study door was very secure,

admit, “Yes, I did want to see what’s in here. You said

up on me, is that it?” Neil had

checking. Just looking around.” I replied.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255