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?”

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

are the most important. The empire I built doesn’t matter since I fell into a coma. Your dad has been in politics

been so hardworking in

situation dealt her a

leave this place, or do you still want to be tangled up with

This is where I grew up; it’s

can you truly say goodbye to the past, Rena. I’ve always respected your choices, but this time, can you

was torn but decided to go along with

agreement and said, “Alright,

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

my mom, Neil seemed to have sensed something, and we lost contact for

work, I couldn’t spare any thought for other

leaked online, and there were

that news but didn’t

point, my trust in Neil had

didn’t want to doubt Neil before everything was

different photo. The place in the photo looked like Grandeur Oaks Estates, which was where

like nie.

but in this life, I went there

so bothered. I thought Neil wouldn’t take

reminding me of how I felt

put down my phone, massaged my temples, trying to calm myself, and told myself I shouldn’t

work time. I can’t have let those things affect

call Neil and ask him

then, Alicia called, also seemingly in a bad mood, and invited me for drinks.

to drink during work hours?” I