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

bit.” I gave

Don’t forget we have Russel’s engagement party tonight.” Neil reminded me casually, hands tucked in

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

heading downstairs.

early

reason, and his gaze was a bit odd. But

about what had happened between me, Neil, and Bonnie. Because

Finch, why do you want to get back with Mr. Whitmore? Oscar said you’re a good woman, and Mr. Whitmore doesn’t deserve

who was driving, couldn’t help but cough.

question. In fact, I planned to leave

time. But I’m curious, why didn’t you like Bonnie

then sighed and said, “Of course, there’s a reason, but she and Oscar have been apart for so long, so there’s no need

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

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

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didn’t press

the ashes, and then we returned to Sterling Estates. She cried all the way,

home. I wanted to ask the servants,

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

I glanced at him, feeling that strange sensation

say I was one of the people who knew him best, so even if there was no

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

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

nodded, casually picked up one of my lipsticks, and

the bedroom was silent. I felt a bit

about to leave. I didn’t want to have any conflict with him at this

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

I frowned. I didn’t necessarily want to show up with Neil, and I just didn’t know what had

grunted and headed to the underground garage,

at me, her eyes filled with worry

changes, so I walked out the door calmly and asked Bailey to take me.