Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 339

“Are you home yet?” Neil asked me as soon as I picked up the phone.

“Just got home. What’s up?” I asked back, a little confused, but I knew deep down that Neil just wanted to see me.

The living room was quiet, and Neil’s voice coming from the other end of the phone sounded incredibly charming, “I miss you. I want to

come over.”

Even though I had been trying to stay rational, I had been stuck in a rut, struggling now and then. Neil and I were getting closer, and there was nothing hidden between us.

My heart started beating faster when Neil said that. I felt the excitement of our first meeting; a little bit of attention from him would make me incredibly happy.

I took a deep breath to calm myself down, “Forget it. It’s too late. I’m going to take a bath and go to bed.”

Neil paused, “Come see me first, then you can take your bath. Anything you want to talk about?”

Actually, there was something I wanted to tell him about what happened tonight; I wanted to hear Neil’s opinion.

I was sure Kate wouldn’t be showing up in front of me anymore. I didn’t believe Bonnie would put up with her. She would have certainly found a way to get rid of her.

As if looking for an excuse to see him, I decided to go next door,

chair, the soft light in the yard casting on him, making him look like a character from

even though I despised that man, I still

once told me bluntly that I was just attracted by Neil’s handsome

applied

at me when he saw me. His

But at that moment, I was a bit shy.

slowly walked over to Neil after closing the door. Just as I was about to sit down, he pulled me into his arms without hesitation. I sat on his lap. His familiar smell of tobacco mixed with my favorite perfume scent made

deep and magnetic, “Tonight, you finally defended

is also dealing with this

you can clear up some rumors, that’s good. But doing so might negatively affect Chloe’s parents. They just lost their daughter.”

when they twisted the truth and blamed me for their pain. Whether it’s Chloe or her parents, they brought this upon

let out a chuckle full of affection, seemingly satisfied with my attitude. He relaxed his brows and pinched my cheek, “Good,

feeling like Neil was praising

took me by surprise. I covered my face and looked at him and asked, “Why did you

Neil sighed helplessly, “I’m just worried that you’ll

didn’t know I was infertile, so he brought up that topic naturally. But I felt a pang in my heart, and I couldn’t let

a smile, “Let’s just let nature take its

having kids.” Neil’s tone revealed dissatisfaction,

know how to explain the baby situation to him. My guess

feelings for me now, but it was impossible for

of prison and before the truth about Oscar Morse’s death came out, I still had to keep Neil in the dark. The only person who knew about my physical condition

day.” I replied, not knowing