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.

nights in a row, 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 me.

out that possibility. 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. Hannah was busy

to struggle with

It’s fine,” I

you already know about Karina, right? And

deny it, just nodded and waited for Faith to continue. She must have found

investigated. The document we received a few days ago

were the findings?”

pregnant at the time, just one or two months along Faith

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

composure.

Neil and she were together then, and if they weren’t being careful, getting pregnant is natural,” I said.

gloomy these past few days. Not because of Karina but because he feels he’s let you down. He’s afraid you’ll push him away again, reject him… Faith tried to explain.

was Nell’s mother, and it was

gave a nonchalant smile and said, “That’s all water under the bridge.”

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

bowed my head slightly, thinking if Neil could settle my dad and Oscar’s

bit tired. I think I’ll

go get some rest,’ she said, patting my hand gently.

quietly got up and headed

she couldnt answer any of my questions, just seeing her somehow

I gently stroked her palm

for a long time. The doctors said the sooner you wake up, the better your

as I finished speaking, I

I was stunned.

it my imagination?