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.

to look at

books in

a confused look, like he was wondering if I was an idiot. “Irene, haven’t

was only interested in Neil himself and not what

The dog in my arms

know what I was up to?

dog!” I said and rushed

followed and closed the

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

desk, hoping to find some clues. But the desk was cluttered with papers filled with dense writing. I couldn’t make

”

focused

After a while, he asked, “Are you

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

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

case.”

in Neil’s hand, at a loss for

guess my intentions so easily

dog shot out from under the desk, barking

come here!” I immediately squatted down

angry and amused, “The moment I pull out the file, you start calling it Daisy? If I

would

you

didn’t deny Neil’s words. I walked to the door,

the desk, trying to reach for the

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

I 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 to

very secure, but

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

is that it?” Neil had a more dominating

really checking. Just looking

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