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.

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

out that possibility. He must

to you,” said Faith one morning She looked

It was just the two of us in the living room. Neil was

sighed deeply and seemed to struggle with her words.

beans. It’s fine,”

full of worry. “Irene, you already know about Karina, right? And about her

waited for Faith to continue. She

at first, so he had it investigated. The document we received a few days ago was the result of the investigation, but it wasn’t

were the findings?”

she was indeed pregnant at the time, just one or two months along Faith looked at me

be a lie to say I wasn’t affected. But I had mentally prepared myself

composure.

they weren’t being careful, getting

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

course, she was Nell’s mother, and it was normal for her to defend him.

gave a nonchalant smile and said, “That’s all water

face. “Irene, you’re still my favorite. If you and Neil could get back together, our

Neil could settle my dad and Oscar’s issues

think I’ll take a

she said, patting my hand gently.

her peaceful expression, I quietly got

mom’s room. Although she couldnt answer

my mom’s hand, I gently stroked her palm and started

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

I felt my mom’s finger

I was stunned.

my imagination?