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.

forearm seemed thicker, the

heart clenched. “You’re

pointed at Neil’s

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

lot of blood and what

injury, he seemed in good spirits.

like an adult and get your wound

on the couch, his hands hanging loosely by his sides. He looked tired, but there was a hint of a smile on his lips, “Is it too much to ask for you to admit you’re worried about me?”

that, he let out a sigh and closed his eyes I wasn’t sure if he was just resting or if he

I called out.

paler. My heart pounded. Could he

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

didn’t know if a

walked over to him and gently nudged him,

still didn’t respond. He

out to

of mischief in them. He grabbed my wrist, and with no warning,

and I ended up sprawled on his chest, his eyes smoldering as

tried to get up, but

smirk appear all the more sinister.

out of your mind?” I was more embarrassed than angry as I shouted, “Let go

hurt saving you, so shouldn’t you

let out a pained grunt, “If you