Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 484

My jaw dropped. How did Neil get in?

Sure, he knew the front gate code to enter the yard, but I was certain I had locked the living room door.

I swiftly rose to open the door, and there he was, standing right outside.

“How did you get in?” The thought of a murderer sneaking into my house had spooked me, and now I was wary even of Neil.

Neil turned and made his way towards the living room. Puzzled, I trailed behind him only to find the living room door wide open, bathing the room in a silvery moonlight.

He was still in his bloody clothes, looking oddly sophisticated yet freakish, especially with the way he was peering at the door. It made me inexplicably nervous.

“Did it scare you silly?” Neil finally broke the silence, “Why didn’t you lock the door?”

I was taken aback. Had I forgotten to lock the living room door when I went to the bedroom?

Perhaps the events of the night had shaken me too much, leaving my mind in chaos.

I stammered, “Um… I forgot. How’s Daisy? Is it okay?”

“It’s still at the vet. It’ll have to stay for a while but luckily, its thick fur protected its vital organs,” Neil replied, then looked at me and asked, “Are you sure you’re not hurt?”

I nodded. I wasn’t injured, just mentally and emotionally overwhelmed.

something caught my eye. The blood on Neil’s left forearm seemed thicker, the sleeve

clenched. “You’re

at Neil’s

it. Upon seeing his wound, he frowned but didn’t seem overly concerned.

of blood and what if

his injury, he seemed in good spirits. “Are you worried about

Can you please act like an adult and get your wound treated at the hospital?” I was exasperated. He was being incredibly

by his sides. He looked tired, but there was a hint of

sure if he was just resting or if he had really passed

called

growing paler. My heart pounded. Could he

Are you asleep?” I asked louder, but still, he didn’t

didn’t know if a wound there could

gently nudged him, “Neil,

He

to check his

he suddenly opened his eyes, a glint of mischief in them. He

my waist, and I ended up sprawled on his

tried to get up, but his grip

was still pale, making his smirk appear all the more sinister. “Technically, it would be better if

angry as I shouted, “Let

so shouldn’t you be responsible?” Neil played the victim.

away, but Neil let out a pained grunt, “If you move, my wound will open up again.