Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 291

Bonnie seemed to have a sixth sense about me. Just as I tossed away that file, she called me from an unknown number.

“Ms. Finch, have you reviewed my partnership proposal?’ No sooner had Bonnie’s voice sounded did I hung up and added that number to my block list.

The afternoon flew by.

I tidied up my desk and then headed back to Sterling Estates.

Neil and I got home about the same time. The smell of food wafting from the dining room made me instantly hungry. I sat

down at the table.

Hannah was in her maid’s uniform, looking sprightly.

Her cooking was just as good as it was at lunch. I ate till I was full. Finally, I had hope of gaining some weight.

“Ms. Finch, can | officially start work the day after tomorrow?” Hannah suddenly asked. “Tomorrow, I have to collect Oscar’s

ashes.”

The mention of Oscar made my mood a bit heavy. I nodded and said, “Alright. I’ll go with you tomorrow morning. You can rest at home in the afternoon.”

Russel’s engagement party was tomorrow night, so I was free during the day.

Hannah didn’t want to trouble me, but I insisted on accompanying her

After dinner, I went to bed early. The following morning, I had to accompany Hannah to collect Oscar’s ashes, and in the afternoon, I had to prepare for Russel’s engagement party.

Those days, Russel hadn’t contacted me or sent any messages. Sometimes, I thought he should have just given up on me. but then I thought that was impossible.

I lay in bed, thinking about these things, waiting for Neil to come to bed, but he didn’t come back until I fell asleep.

When I woke up early the next morning, I saw Neil coming down from the upstairs study. He looked like he had worked late in the study last night and just slept there.

sleep in the study every day.

bit.” I gave him a nod.

have Russel’s engagement party tonight.” Neil reminded me casually,

was afraid I wouldn’t go. It seemed like he agreed with my analysis,

heading

up early

to the funeral home. As I left, I felt Neil watching me for some reason, and his gaze was a bit

about Bonnie again. She knew about what

you want to get back with Mr. Whitmore? Oscar said you’re a good woman, and Mr.

driving,

to answer that question. In fact, I planned to leave Neil as soon as I had achieved my goal.

to explain in a short time. But I’m curious, why didn’t you like Bonnie back then?” I changed the subject.

seconds, then sighed and said, “Of course, there’s a reason, but she

good heart. Even though she didn’t like Bonnie, she didn’t badmouth her behind

know that Oscar’s death might be

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didn’t press further.

we arrived at the funeral home, Hannah collected the ashes, and then we returned to Sterling Estates. She cried all the way, and I felt depressed. If Oscar knew I was back with Neil,

home. I wanted to ask the servants, but I didn’t do it in

makeup. Even though the engagement party started in the evening. I needed to arrive a bit early. Just as I was carefully applying my makeup, the

at him, feeling that strange

say I was one of the people who knew him best, so even if there was no change in his expression, I could

to me, looking at our reflection in the mirror. A faint smile tugged at his lips as he asked, “Do you really

whom are my business partners, so I need to put some effort

of my lipsticks, and

atmosphere in the bedroom was silent. I felt a bit nervous, but I

to leave. I didn’t want to have any

was almost ready. I was preparing to leave with Neil when he looked at me with a gloomy expression

want to show up with Neil, and I just didn’t know what had happened to make

underground garage, leaving me alone in the living

looked at me, her eyes

was used to Neil’s sudden changes, so I walked out the door calmly and asked Bailey to take