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 the

bit.” I gave him a nod.

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

he was afraid I wouldn’t go. It seemed

heading

up early waiting for

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

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

do you want to get back with Mr. Whitmore? Oscar said you’re a good woman, and Mr. Whitmore doesn’t deserve you.” Hannah usually seemed

Bailey, who was driving,

answer that question. In fact, I planned to leave Neil as soon as I had achieved

is complicated; it’s hard to explain in a short time. But I’m curious,

for a 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

Even though she didn’t like Bonnie, she

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

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

I found Neil wasn’t home. I wanted to ask the servants, but

the evening. I needed to arrive a bit early. Just as

him, feeling that

so even if there was

me, looking at our reflection in the mirror. A faint smile tugged at his

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

Neil nodded, casually picked up one of my lipsticks, and fiddled

I felt a bit nervous, but

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

ready. I was preparing to leave with Neil when he looked at me with a gloomy expression and said, “Have the driver take you.”

show up with Neil, and

to the underground garage, leaving me alone in the living room.

looked at me, her eyes filled

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