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

bit.” I

Neil reminded me casually, hands tucked

go before, but now he was afraid I wouldn’t go. It

heading downstairs.

was already up early waiting

Neil watching me for some reason, and his gaze was a bit odd. But I didn’t think too much about it. Right now, I was heading to the funeral home.

the way, Hannah started talking about Bonnie again. She knew about what had happened between me,

good woman, and Mr.

Bailey, who was driving, couldn’t

I planned to leave Neil as soon as I had achieved my goal.

hard to explain in a short time. But I’m curious, why didn’t you like

few seconds, 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 to bring up those

didn’t like Bonnie, she

that Oscar’s death might be

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didn’t press further.

She cried all the way, and I felt depressed. If Oscar knew I was back with Neil, he would

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

him, feeling that strange sensation

who knew him best, so even

over to me, 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

lot of people there, some of whom are my business partners, so I need to put some effort into my appearance. I replied.

one of

I felt a bit nervous, but I didn’t ask

leave. I didn’t want to have any

with Neil when he looked at me with a gloomy expression and said, “Have the

to show up with Neil, and I just

the underground garage, leaving me

at me, her eyes filled with

walked out the door