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.

rooms. He didn’t tell me why, but knowing him,

that possibility. He must have been upset about

here. I need to talk to you,” said Faith one morning She

in the living room. Neil was out

to struggle with her words.

beans. It’s fine,” I assured

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

waited for Faith

had it investigated. The document we received a few days ago was the

findings?” I

document was Karina’s medical record from when she was rescued. It showed that she was indeed pregnant at the time, just one or two months along Faith looked at me apologetically as

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

composure.

they

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

mother, and it was normal

nonchalant smile and said, “That’s all water under the

appeared on her face. “Irene, you’re still my

my head slightly, thinking if Neil could

tired. I think I’ll

rest,’ she said, patting my hand

I quietly got up

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

stroked her palm and

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

I finished speaking, I felt my

I was stunned.

my