Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 296

First, I got wind from Bonnie that Neil once gave her a wad of cash. I tried to confront Neil face to face, but it was a big flop. Then, I got the proof from Russel.

Plus, I found out that Karina was pregnant when she kicked the bucket.

Later, when I went to Russel for the proof, I got photographed, and the pics were sent to Neil, which stirred up a row between us.

Was all this really part of Russel’s grand scheme? Like setting up Bonnie and Neil in a room alone to be misunderstood by others? Was that his doing, too?

I felt like my head was about to split open. In a past life, Russel and I teamed up to split Neil and Bonnie. Those scenes suddenly popped into my head, playing out like a movie.

My memory and reason told me that Russel was indeed the kind of guy who could pull off such a thing. His values and morals were solid when he was on the level, but once he fell into the abyss of love, he became a different person.

“Woof woof!” Daisy came dashing down from upstairs and gleefully jumped onto my lap. Picking it up made me feel a little less lonely. Amid the chaos in my head, I dozed off on the sofa. The wind and snow were howling outside. The noise from the window kept me from sleeping peacefully

About every hour, I would wake up and check the time. By the time it was nearly five in the morning. I started to come to.

I hadn’t waited for someone like this in a long time, and that someone was still Neil. My heart was hanging in midair, waiting for the final outcome.

If Neil didn’t come back, then I could pretty much confirm that he had truly given up on me. Everything that followed, I would have to face on my own.

Winter mornings came late. With no lights on, I sat in the dim living room, staring at the front door

*Click.”

faint sound cut through the wind and snow outside and reached my

the door

some melting snowflakes on his head and shoulders.

on the sofa in the living room, he seemed to freeze. He took off his coat, tossed it on the sofa, walked over to me,

cold, mixed with the scent of alcohol and

giving you one chance to explain. No lies. His deep, husky voice echoed above my head, sounding determined yet somewhat self-mocking. This time, no matter what you say, I will believe.”

to its place. I wrapped my arms around Neils waist and softened my yorce, ‘Neil, this is your fault. Bonnie told me that you gave her a sum of money for her to go abroad for treatment. When I confronted you, you denied it, but Russel said he had proof, so I met him. About Karina being pregnant when she died, he told me that, too.” I mustered the courage to tell him

wasn’t a betrayal of Russel because he

of anger as he asked, “Russel said he had proof?”

Bonnie, and you replied yes.” I

a bit frustrated, rubbing his brow as if he couldn’t

patiently, occasionally playing with Daisy. It was very well-behaved. Sensing Neil’s

it up, his hand stroking its

atmosphere, Neil remembered

place before you insisted on divorcing me. I gave Russel some money to pass on to Bonnie.” Neil’s eyes were cold. “Now he’s using

act according to his wish. Neil easily saw through my

need.” I shook my

I knew Russel had changed.

“I know the only reason you’re appeasing me now is to get my help with your father and Oscar. Perhaps once the problem is solved, you’ll leave me. So you know what to do

with mixed emotions, but facing Neil’s sharp gaze, I knew

Russel, he gave me a chance to explain and gave me a