Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 441

Chapter 441

Having obtained Ariana’s present address, Neil and I drove there, following the directions from the GPS.

It was a commercial apartment complex, with easy access. Once we located Ariana’s apartment, we knocked a few times.

But there was no response, no sign of life within.

Could they not be inside? Had they checked into a hotel instead? I was resolute, if I caught them in any compromising position, I would document it and

hand it over to Stella. Mitch, as the guilty party, would stand no chance in the event of a divorce suit.

I had previously thought that if Mitch hadn’t made any substantial move, I would persuade Stella to give him another chance.

But now, my thoughts changed.

Neil dialed Mitch’s number, and I pressed my ear against the door, hearing the ringtone echo from within.

He was certainly inside!

As I pondered how to get in, Neil showed me his phone. It was a message from Gregory, who shockingly knew Ariana’s door code.

This made things easier. I punched in the numbers from the message, and the door clicked open quietly.

The apartment was a one-bedroom, one-living-room setup. The sound of running water echoed from the bathroom. Ariana was probably taking a shower, which was why she hadn’t heard us knocking.

Suddenly, the water stopped, and Mitch’s phone rang simultaneously.

bathroom. She didn’t glance towards the door but went straight to

away from us, checking

began, and I knew instantly that

snatching the phone from Ariana’s grasp. She looked at Neil and me in disbelief,

reassured her, “Stella, it’s me. Mitch is drunk as a skunk and sprawled out on the bed, fully dressed. It doesn’t look like anything has happened. Don’t worry, I’ll handle things here.

you…” Stella’s ranting stopped abruptly, replaced

I got here. Goodnight.” I hung up and handed the phone to Neil.

tense atmosphere, Neil was smiling, his

sure why he was laughing. All I knew was that I wanted to tear

did you get in?!” Ariana demanded, flustered yet trying to maintain

shame?” I shot back coldly,

face changed, her eyes darting around but avoiding my gaze. “I don’t understand what you mean.

lying on your bed, and you’re asking what I mean? Ariana, stop playing games. You’re only embarrassing yourself.”

I saw Mr. Mitch had too much to drink. He was alone and vulnerable at the bar, so I brought him back

safety, why didn’t you take him home? You’ve been to his house for dinner, don’t tell me you don’t know where he lives. And the bar is closer to his house

Neil, pleading, “Mr. Whitmore, you know my character, you

“I don’t

was not the

Suddenly, she let go of the towel,

her actions. But after seeing

quite a

his back,

your mind?” I was speechless at

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