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.

three nights in a row, Neil and I slept in separate rooms. He didn’t tell me why, but knowing him, if

gradually ruled out that possibility. He

you,” said Faith

us in the living room. Neil was out on business, and Ryan was having a smoke outside. Hannah

and seemed to struggle with her

It’s fine,”

already know about Karina, right? And about her being pregnant when she jumped into the river?”

for Faith to continue. She

he had it investigated. The document we

were the findings?” I asked

Karina’s medical record from when she was rescued. It showed that she was indeed pregnant at the time, just one or

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

composure.

Neil and she were together then, and if they weren’t being careful, getting pregnant is

Karina but because he feels he’s let you

mother, and it was normal for her

and said, “That’s all water under the bridge.”

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

if Neil could settle my dad

a bit tired. I think I’ll

go get some rest,’ she said, patting my

her peaceful expression, I quietly got up and headed

couldnt answer any of my questions, just seeing her somehow calmed my restless

I gently stroked her palm and started talking to

time. The doctors said the sooner you wake up, the better your recovery will be. You cant just keep lying in

finished speaking, I felt my mom’s

I was stunned.

my