Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 303

Neil was working his butt off from dawn to dusk with a constant frown on his face.

Ryan pulled him aside for a chat, and I pretended to be oblivious. Whatever father and son were discussing, it wasn’t my place to butt

When mealtime rolled around, Neil and Ryan finally joined us in the dining room. Faith and Hannah had cooked up a storm, and the food looked mouth-watering

Usually, meals were a cheerful affair. But the atmosphere had tumed heavy because of the document. I couldn’t help but steal glances at Neil, trying to figure out what was going through his head.

Whenever he caught me looking at him, he’d give me a quick glance, and his frown would deepen.

This made me nervous. Was it something about me?

If so, Neil’s reaction suggested that I’d done something to upset him, and he knew about it.

I racked my brain but couldn’t think of anything that could piss Neil off unless there was some proof that I was taking advantage of

him.

Everyone was lost in their thoughts during the meal. After we finished, we all retreated to our rooms..

“I think I’ll sleep in the study tonight,” Neil suddenly announced when we got back to our bedroom.

“Sure, whatever,” I responded nonchalantly

I got into bed and started messing around on my phone.

Neil gave me a quick glance, then turned and walked out.

I had thought that Christmas would be a happy and relaxed time with Ryan and Faith around, but I quickly realized that wasn’t the case.

Neil and I slept in separate rooms. He didn’t tell me why, but knowing him, if he found out I’d done something to betray him, he would confront

He must have been upset about something else.

talk to you,”

It was just the two of us in the living room. Neil was out on business, and Ryan was having a smoke outside.

deeply and seemed to struggle with her words.

beans. It’s fine,” I

of worry. “Irene, you already know about Karina, right? And about her being pregnant when she

it, just nodded and waited for Faith to continue. She

had it investigated. The document

findings?”

was indeed pregnant at the

my fist slightly. It would be a lie to say I wasn’t affected. But

composure.

together then, and if they weren’t being careful, getting pregnant is natural,” I

but because he feels he’s let you down. He’s afraid you’ll push him away again, reject him…

she was Nell’s mother, and it was normal for her to

smile and said, “That’s all water

on her face. “Irene, you’re still my favorite. If you and Neil could get back together, our whole family would make it up to

head slightly, thinking if Neil could settle my dad and Oscar’s issues quickly, I could leave sooner.

I’ll take a nap, I told

some rest,’ she said,

quietly got up and headed upstairs.

so I veered off to my mom’s room. Although she couldnt answer any of my questions, just seeing

I gently stroked her palm

wake up. You’ve been sleeping for a long time. The doctors said the sooner you wake up, the better your recovery will be. You cant just keep lying in bed, right? I

I felt my

I was stunned.

it my imagination?