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.

for?” Neil turned to look at me as we reached the door

books in your study?” I

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

interested

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

know what I was up to?

the dog!” I said and rushed

and closed the door

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

to find some clues. But the desk was cluttered with papers filled with dense writing.

”

focused when working, but today he was disrupted

eyes occasionally darted towards me. After a while, he asked, “Are you

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

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

case.”

in Neil’s hand, at a loss

guess my intentions so easily made me feel embarrassed.

little dog shot out from

immediately squatted down and called

moment I pull out the file, you start calling it

would

you

words. I walked to the door, opened it, and let

door again and went back to the desk, trying to reach for

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

test you. Turns out you really were after this.” Neil pulled out his

very secure,

felt terrible, but my 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 me with the investigation, but how can I

up on me, is that it?” Neil had a more dominating presence, even though he was sitting and

checking. Just looking around.” I

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