Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 464

Neil walked over and picked up the bouquet, his face emotionless as he took a sniff.

I was taken aback, blurting out, “Last time I saw you holding flowers was our wedding day, and you looked terrible.”

Only I knew how I felt that day.

Neil exuded nothing but repulsion towards me. When he presented me with the bouquet, his eyes were devoid of warmth, as if he was handing me a knife instead.

Everyone else was happy for me then. Stella and my parents included. Despite knowing that my love was unrequited, they were happy that I managed to marry Neil.

My heart was torn between joy and sorrow, unable to fully describe my feelings.

Neil, still holding the flowers, froze for a second as if lost in thought.

“Why bring up something from so long ago?” He asked.

I didn’t know.

Memories have a way of resurfacing when you least expect it.

I didn’t answer Neil’s question, instead telling him, “Those flowers were from Karina.”

Upon hearing Karina’s name, Neil’s expression shifted, a distinct displeasure painted in his eyes. He probably didn’t want Karina visiting me, regardless of her reasons.

The next moment, Neil tossed the bouquet into the trash, a move that took me by surprise.

of the flowers, Neil brushed his hands off, his tone nonchalant,

current girlfriend, also his once lost first

the bouquet poking out from the trash bin, at a loss for words about Neil’s actions. If Karina had left a moment later and saw this, she would be devastated.

come here for? To throw away flowers?” I finally found my voice, “Didn’t

was here to

unchanged, “I came to pay for Louis’ medical bills. I was the one

in the same hospital. Luckily, he

him that bad, especially not for me.”

faltered slightly but quickly returned to normal. He looked down at his own fingers, his hands were handsome enough to be a

around to it. This time, I settled old scores and new ones.” Neil continued.

From the time I first met him till

was the same, which was why they occasionally seemed like the same person

all colors of the rainbow. When they were wilder in their youth, they spent their time either dyeing their hair or contemplating what color to dye it next, as if their success with women depended on their hair color.

If you did it solely because of me, that wouldn’t sit well, would it?” I moved my

we really that

that what you want, Neil? Someone who is consistent, who knows when to let go. How great would that be?”

hate me to the core. If he truly believed both kids were Russel’s, then it would mean I was stringing him

being an extremely proud man, wouldn’t accept being cheated on. If that were

getting back together. I just think it’s normal for our paths to cross considering how long we’ve known each other and our shared social circle.” Neil spoke logically, leaving me with no room to

he really let go just because

events, I felt that Neil was

could sense it and I couldn’t, then I would truly be

away from me? Can you do that?” I stated my request directly, not wanting to be targeted because of Neil anymore,