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,

was waiting for me in the yard, sitting on a wicker chair, the soft light in the yard casting

I despised that man, I still appreciated his appearance because eyes didn’t

me bluntly that I was just attracted by

statement still applied

at me when he saw me. His

at

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

at my profile, his voice deep and magnetic, “Tonight, you finally defended your

department is also dealing with this issue.” I nodded, trying to focus on

so might negatively affect Chloe’s parents. They just lost their daughter.” Neil said deeply as if

me. They should have foreseen this when they twisted the truth and blamed me for their

speaking, Neil let out a chuckle full of affection, seemingly satisfied with my attitude. He relaxed his

speechless, feeling like Neil was praising me like a

could react, Neil kissed my cheek. His gentle touch took me by surprise. I covered my face

you.” Neil sighed helplessly, “I’m just worried that you’ll dump me after you’re done using me, so how about we have a

But I felt a pang in my heart, and I

its course

nature take its course, but we should try when it’s time to try. I’m really jealous seeing other people having kids.” Neil’s tone revealed dissatisfaction, “Why could Mitch and his wife

how to explain the baby situation to him. My guess was that once I revealed the truth about my physical condition, my relationship

he did have feelings for me now, but it was impossible for him to be without offspring.

death came

I replied, not