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.

turned to look at me as

books in your

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

then, I was only interested in Neil himself

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

it know what I was up

dog!” I said and rushed into the study ahead

closed the

lined with bookshelves. There were also various oil paintings and art pieces others had gifted to Neil. He didn’t want to

was cluttered with papers filled with dense writing. I couldn’t make heads or tails

”

usually very focused when working, but today he

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

want it to disturb your work.” I replied

“I thought you were looking for this. It’s internal information about

case.”

stiffened. I stared at the file in Neil’s hand, at a loss for words.

so

out from

immediately squatted down and called it over.

moment I pull out 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

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

me see it?” I feigned ignorance, “Then why did you

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

the study door was very secure, but

felt terrible, but my embarrassment didn’t matter now. So, I decided to admit, “Yes, I did want to see what’s

me, is that it?” Neil had

Just looking around.” I

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