Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 342

I was completely gobsmacked and at a loss for words.

It turned out, Neil really did visit my mom in the hospital, as the previous caregiver had told me.

But the fact that my mom knew about it was what blew my mind.

“Lately, he’s been spending a lot of time next door. Did you meet him?” Sure enough, my mom was aware.

At that point, I was stumped and could only nod in admission.

Seeing my nod, my mom’s face darkened. Clearly, she was pissed.

She remained silent for a while, and I finally spilled the beans, “Mom, think of it as me using him, okay? At the moment, he’s the only one who can help with dad’s situation.”

“You’re using yourself as bait?” The wrath in my mom’s voice was palpable.

“No, no, we didn’t do anything. He just wants to win me back!” I quickly explained to prevent my mom from getting more riled up. Even though it was a lie, it was better than her being mad.

Hearing my words, my mom let out a sigh of relief, but her face was still grim, “Rena, your dad would rather go to prison than see you

do this.”

But I didn’t want my dad to go to prison, and there was also the matter of Oscar Morse. I had to get to the bottom of it and give Oscar, the justice he deserved.

Both Oscar’s and my dad’s cases involved Bonnie; it was unavoidable.

After a moment of silence, I replied, “Mom, it’s not just about Dad; it’s also about Oscar. I treat him like a brother. Don’t worry, I won’t really be with Neil. Once it’s all over, I’ll make things clear with him, okay?”

a clear line with him, I might even give up the company, and we can leave this place as a family of three.” I was stunned to hear my mom’s words. She was willing to give

into a coma. Your dad has been in politics all his life and look

believe my mom, who had always been so hardworking in her career, would

my dad’s situation dealt her a great blow, causing her to change her deep-rooted views.

to leave this place, or do you still

I grew up; it’s hard to let

Rena. I’ve always respected your choices, but this time, can you listen to me?” My mom pleaded, looking frail and weak, making

torn but decided to go along with my mom’s decision.

I nodded in agreement and

my response, a satisfied smile appeared on my mom’s face. She held my hand, and we sat

mom, Neil seemed to have sensed something, and we lost contact for a while.

up with work, I couldn’t

photos of him and Bonnie were leaked online, and there were rumors of their

just took note of that news but didn’t think much of it.

in Neil had grown very

I had promised my mom, I didn’t

Grandeur Oaks Estates, which was where Neil hid Bonnie in my

like nie.

this life, I went there before Bonnie. It was Neil’s

thought

familiar feelings of jealousy and irritation flooded me, reminding me of how I

my temples, trying to calm myself, and

time. I can’t have let those

to call Neil and ask him about it, but I held

also seemingly in a

to drink during work hours?” I asked in