Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 310

Chapter 310

I smirked sarcastically. “Well then, keep your distance, stop showing off in front of me, at least wait till Neil marries you. Before that, you should worry more about his parents’ objections.”

Bonnie bit her lip, speechless with anger. She just loved to provoke me.

Instead of picking up the fruit basket, she stomped back to her car, full of indignation, and drove off.

Watching her car leave, I felt a pang of unease Maybe I should have brought my mom home earlier, to ensure she could rest in peace.

What if someone in the hospital spilled the beans to her?

Considering this, I halted my steps to the office, returned to the hospital, arranged for my mom’s discharge, and called Bailey to pick her

up

I

Once my mom was settled in at home, I heaved a sigh of relief.

“Rena, have you been handling the company business all by yourself these days?” my mom suddenly asked.

“Um, yes,” I replied.

“Where’s your dad? Didn’t he help you?” Despite being asleep for so long, my mom was still quick-witted. “Didn’t you ask your uncle for help?”

I shook my head, not answering.

I didn’t want to burden my mom with these issues, so I decided not to tell her anything

She wanted her phone, but I refused, telling her she needed to rest and shouldn’t strain her brain.

had rested,

room was empty except for me. I grabbed a bottle of red wine, planning to take a sip to help me sleep, but then my phone rang.

living room. I

came through the phone, filled with gentleness.

glass again as I continued, “What about you,

replying, “Can’t sleep. There was a party tonight, had a few

glanced at the wine in my glass and couldn’t help but smile, “I’m having a drink too,

joking, but Neil

can’t have any right now.” I savored the wine in my glass, its rich flavor was soothing, and

phone, and Neil’s voice, tinged with a tipsy smile, said, “Is

was taken aback. Was Neil at Sapphire River

As I got closer, I saw a man outside. He wasn’t wearing a coat, just a deep blue shirt

I quickly opened

“What

here? Aren’t you cold?”

his arms. He smelled of alcohol, he must

left my mouth, Neil pulled slightly tipsy

and gently kissed my lips, asking, “Did you find out about

leaned into his chest, listening to his heartbeat,

jealous?” he asked again.

to respond. While I had chosen to trust Nell and work with him, I hadn’t fully accepted him. I still couldn’t forget

causing me to suck in a

clearly displeased “You’re not

jealous, but didn’t you

grunted, then suddenly grasped my hand, his voice turning raspy,

looked up at the second floor. Given my mom’s current

I nodded.

unleash Neil’s beastly side. My hand brushed against

startled!

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