Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

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 of his

books in your study?” I asked.

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

then, I was only interested in Neil himself and not what was in his

guard. Just then, the door opened. The dog

know what I was

dog!” I said and rushed into the

the door behind him.

art pieces others had gifted to Neil.

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

”

very focused when working, but today he was disrupted by

occasionally darted towards me. After a while, he asked, “Are you looking for the dog

don’t want it to disturb your work.”

pulled out a file from the desk, “I thought you were looking for this.

case.”

stiffened. I stared at the file in

him guess my intentions so easily made

shot out from under the

come here!” I immediately squatted down

was both angry and amused, “The moment I pull out the file, you start calling it Daisy? If I hadn’t pulled

would

you

the little dog and didn’t deny Neil’s words. I walked to the door, opened it, and let the dog out.

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 pull it out?”

really were after this.” Neil pulled out his phone and showed me a video. In the video, I was trying to input

door was very secure, but I didn’t expect there to be

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

you came to the study just to check up on me, is that it?” Neil had a more dominating presence, even though he was sitting and I was

really checking. Just looking around.” I