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 of his study.

have books in your study?”

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

only interested in Neil himself and not what was in his study.

guard. Just then, the door opened. The dog in my arms suddenly

know what I was

the dog!” I said and

followed and closed the door

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 were kept in

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

”

sat down to work. He was usually very focused when working, but today he was disrupted

asked, “Are you looking for the

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

thought you

case.”

the file in Neil’s hand, at a loss for

intentions so easily made me

dog shot out from under the desk, barking adorably.

immediately squatted

“The moment I pull out the file, you start

would

you

words. I walked to the door,

door 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

you really were after this.” Neil pulled out his phone

the lock on the study door was very secure, but

see what’s in here. You said you were helping me with the investigation, but how can I be sure you’re really

that it?” Neil had a

really checking. Just looking

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