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.

he could sleep in the study every

going out for a bit.” I gave him a nod.

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

before, but now he was afraid I wouldn’t go. It seemed like he agreed with

heading

up early waiting for me.

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

She knew about what

good woman, and Mr. Whitmore doesn’t deserve you.” Hannah usually seemed timid, but

was driving, couldn’t help

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

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

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

heart. Even though she didn’t like Bonnie,

that Oscar’s death might be related to Bonnie.

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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, he

I wanted to ask the servants, but I didn’t do

the evening. I needed to arrive a bit early.

glanced at him, feeling that strange sensation again.

people who knew him best, so even if there was no change in his expression,

A faint smile tugged at his

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

of

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

leave. I didn’t want to have

Neil when he looked at me

to show up with Neil,

headed to the underground garage, leaving me alone in

at me, her

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