Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 312

“Why are you not saying anything, don’t you like it?” Neil asked, noticing my silence.

I picked up a few petals from the water, examining them closely. They were beautiful, vibrant and full, with a velvety texture.

“I do like it, it’s very beautiful,” I answered sincerely

“Let me see” Neil hung up and immediately video-called me.

I stared at the screen, unsure whether to answer, but my fingers instinctively hit the accept button.

The screen showed what seemed to be the study in Sterling Estates. Nell was wearing glasses, which he rarely does, and it always took my breath away.

“What are you doing? Are you taking a bath? Neil asked, noticing my surroundings.

“Yes,” I nodded and chuckled, “I’m bathing with the roses you sent.”

Neil seemed to be taken aback, not fully understanding. So, I pointed the camera at the bathtub, full of rose petals spreading a delicate fragrance.

He fell silent, seemingly at a loss for words. This was the first time he had ever given me flowers. Even the bouquet at our wedding was chosen by his mother.

“I thought it wasn’t from you because you didn’t leave a note, so I used them for my bath, I explained awkwardly.

*Are there other men pursuing you?” he asked in disbelief, “Didn’t you even consider it might be from me?”

I paused for a few seconds, “I really didn’t.”

Neil might gift me jewelry, handbags, maybe even a car or a house, but never flowers. He had never indulged me in such small

up, taking a deep

I hinted many times that even a wildflower would do, but you never agreed. I

apologizing. He took off his glasses and massaged his temples, “I’ll correct my mistakes one by one, as long

he making a promise?

bubbling up like soda shaken in a cup

said, not prying further. Neil understood and let me continue

feeling a bit regretful for not taking

a text from Alicia popped up: Rena,

Valentine’s Day. Why was Alicia asking me to drink instead of having a date

back: Where’s Sean?

I’m at a bar. Can you come? Stella and

figured Alicia had fought with

Send the address.

Alicia’s address, I ended my bath, got dressed, and rushed over in the middle

was already pretty drunk. Her cheeks were flushed, and she looked at me with blurry eyes, “Rena, you’re here,

I asked, grabbing the

was a bit panicked. Turns out, they really had a fight.

a massive fight with Sean and ran

as I was comforting Alicia, a drink was suddenly thrown at

day, didn’t you?” *Have you lost your mind, Malinda?” I

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no proof, and we can’t

was passed out on the bar, and I had

if she wanted to eat me alive, “It’s all your fault Louis broke up with me. He didn’t even want to see me