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.”

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

seemed to tense up, taking

wildflower would do, but you never agreed. I thought you weren’t the type to give flowers,’ I sighed, sharing my

glasses and massaged his

making a promise?

bubbling up like soda

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

tub, feeling a bit regretful for not taking

phone when a text from Alicia popped up: Rena, wanna come out for a drink? Keep me company…

Why was Alicia asking me to drink instead

texted back: Where’s

Forget him, I’m at a bar. Can you come? Stella and Barbara aren’t free.

figured Alicia had fought with

address.

bath, got dressed, and rushed over in

and she looked at

Where’s Sean?’ I asked,

Sean, Alicia got even more upset, on the verge of tears. I had never seen her like this, and I was a bit panicked.

Alicia had a massive fight with

as I was comforting Alicia, a drink was suddenly thrown

me that day, didn’t you?” *Have you lost your mind, Malinda?” I was genuinely

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it. We have no proof, and we can’t just Bonnie rushed over, trying to calm Malinda

furious look. Alicia was passed out on the bar,

alive, “It’s all your fault Louis broke