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?”

even give up the company, and we can leave this place as a family of three.” I was stunned to hear

since I fell into a coma. Your dad has been in politics all his life

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

dealt her a great blow, causing her to change her deep-rooted

to leave this place, or

that. This is where I grew up; it’s hard to let go.”

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

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

I nodded in agreement and said, “Alright,

my mom’s face. She held my hand, and we

have sensed something, and we

work, I couldn’t spare any thought for other

Bonnie were leaked online, and there were rumors

note of that news but didn’t

some point, my trust in Neil had

I didn’t want to

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

like nie.

had never been there, but in this life, I went there before Bonnie. It was Neil’s private space.

I thought Neil wouldn’t take

jealousy and irritation flooded me, reminding me of how I felt when

massaged my temples, trying to calm myself, and told myself

I can’t have

and ask him about it, but I held back.

a bad mood, and

work hours?” I asked in