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

bit.” I gave

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

now he was afraid I wouldn’t go. It seemed

heading downstairs.

early waiting for me.

Bailey to drive 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.

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

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

driving, couldn’t help but cough.

I planned to leave Neil as soon as I had achieved

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

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

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

that she didn’t know that Oscar’s death might

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didn’t press further.

Sterling Estates. She cried all the way, and I felt depressed. If Oscar knew I was back

to ask the servants, but I didn’t

Even though the engagement party started in the evening.

glanced at him, feeling that strange sensation again.

even if there was no

A faint smile tugged at his lips as he asked, “Do you really need to dress up

are my business partners, so

up one of my lipsticks,

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

didn’t want to have any conflict with him at this time.

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

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

garage, leaving me alone

at me, her eyes filled with worry

changes, so I walked out the door calmly