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.

wished he could sleep in

going out for a bit.” I gave him a

Russel’s engagement party tonight.” Neil reminded me casually, hands tucked in his pockets.

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

nodded, heading

early waiting

left, I felt Neil watching me for some reason, and his gaze was a bit odd. But I didn’t

Hannah started talking about Bonnie again. She knew about what had happened between me, Neil, and Bonnie. Because

Mr. Whitmore? Oscar said you’re a good woman, and Mr. Whitmore doesn’t deserve you.” Hannah usually seemed timid, but now she

who was driving, couldn’t help but cough.

planned to leave Neil as soon as I had

complicated; it’s hard to explain in a short time. But I’m curious, why didn’t you

“Of course, there’s a reason, but she and

good heart. Even though she didn’t like

didn’t know that Oscar’s death might be related

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then we returned to Sterling Estates. She cried all the way, and I felt depressed. If Oscar knew I was back with

at Sterling Estates, I found Neil wasn’t home. I wanted to ask the servants, but I didn’t do

chose my clothes and then did my 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,

him, feeling that strange sensation

could say I was one of the people who knew him best, so even if there was

in the mirror. A faint smile tugged at his lips

my business partners, so I need to put

nodded, casually picked up one of

silent. I felt a bit nervous, but I didn’t ask Neil what

to leave. I didn’t want to have

when he looked at me with a

Neil, and I just didn’t know what had happened to make him change his mind.

the underground garage, leaving me alone in

at me, her eyes filled

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