Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 40After a long wait in line, it was finally my turn. Russel glanced at me and motioned for me to sit on the nearby chair, “have a seat.”“Alright.” I immediately sat down, but Russel had already called in the next patient.Russel was very focused on his work. Wearing gold-rimmed glasses, he had an air […]

Chapter 39Oscar’s at work, so he can’t drink too much. I didn’t force him, just chatting with him.He said, “Irene, I still have eight hundred dollars left from the two thousand dollars you lent me last time.. Let me pay you back that first. I’ll gradually earn the remaining $1,200 and return it to you.

Chapter 38After Barbara left, Stella, Alicia, and I started chatting. It wasn’t until half an hour later that Norman and his parents showed up. Norman knew we were tight with Barbara, so he brought his parents over to say hi, “Irene, Stella, Ali, y’all are here.”“Of course we would be. Barbara getting engaged is a

Chapter 37We had a quiet night. Ever since I wished Neil well, he hadn’t spoken a word to me.I was woken up by the alarm clock. As I got out of bed in a daze, I saw Neil was already up and about, dressed in a suit and tying his tie.Neil was a man of

Chapter 36After taking a shower, I started my skincare routine, and that’s when Neil decided to walked in.I found it strange. Why did he start visiting my room more frequently after my reincarnation?“Why don’t you want me to attend Barbara’s engagement party?” Neil asked, standing beside my vanity table, his tone relatively mild. He casually

Chapter 35 Stella was really strong if Mitch and Cooper stick to their ‘men don’t hit women principle, they might end up in a hospital bed, courtesy of Stella. I stepped Stella, “Stella, elegant lady doesn’t get into fights with men. Let’s get out of here” “Humph, Mitch, you better remember this. If I run into you again, I’m gonna beat you to death!” Stella glared at Mitch. I was truly moved by Stella’s determination. I decided to pay the rest of her expenses. Stella loved the nightlife, but she’s also a skincare junkie. I advised her to get more sleep, saying it would do wonders for her skin. She laughed and said, “Sometimes, hormonal imbalances can mess up your skin too. We’re almost hitting 30, so a sex life is essential!” I felt a bit embarrassed, as the scene with Neil last night replayed in my mind. Even though my legs were a bit sore, I felt great stepping out today. It was like a breath of fresh air after a long time. “I recently met a young artist. He’s handsome and I heard he’s got a few shows coming up, he’s going to be a big deal. Want me to introduce you?” Stella tried playing matchmaker again when I didn’t respond Tm not divorced yet. I reminded her, feeling a bit helpless. “Well, isn’t that just a matter of time? Better have a backup plan!” Stella replied, quite boldly. I knew the divorce was only a matter of time, but I had standards for my choices. I wouldn’t mind someone like Oscar, as his status could bring a sense of balance into my life. Otherwise, I’d rather stay single than invite trouble. “Oh, by the way, Barbara said she wants to go on a trip with us after her engagement party this weekend. Me and Alicia are already in. Are you coming?” Stella asked again. *Where to?” I asked back. “We’re thinking Soneva Jani in the Maldives.” Stella was clearly excited, “You have to go! You and Neil never had a honeymoon. Consider this a compensation for yourself!” Her words stirred something inside me. A honeymoon trip with friends, who wouldn’t like that? Plus, something happened between me and Neil that shouldn’t have. I should get away and give him some time to pursue Bonnie. With Neil’s charm, three days should be enough for some progress, right? “Alright, it’s a deal!” I agreed without hesitation. After we settled the travel plans, Stella tried to drag me to a bar. I checked the time and declined immediately, I had to go home and sleep. I was already up late last night. I needed to take care of myself. After leaving Wellness Oasis, Stella grumbled about me not going with her and drove off. I got ready to drive home too. Just as I was getting in the car, a hand blocked my door. Russel was standing outside, “We need to talk. “You scared me!” I clutched my chest, “Get in.” Russel didn’t waste any time. As soon as he got in, he asked, “Did you take the photo you sent me?” It’s been days and he’s asking about it now? “Yes, I saw it with my own eyes, and I took it myself. Is there a problem?” I replied directly. “What did you mean by sending it to me?” Russel turned his head to look at me. …Nothing special. I just wanted you to witness it.” I answered after thinking for a few seconds. “Witness what?” Russel’s tone was cold. “Witness your good friend’s every step towards finding true love. Is that okay?” I sometimes find talking with Russel tiring. He’s as straightforward as Neil, but more serious. During my past life when we worked together, he was always preoccupied with Bonnie, so he didn’t have time to chat. So it felt different from how it feels now. At this moment, he’s like a teacher, and I’m like a guilty student. But my answer was sincere because Russel will fall in love with Bonnie too. I wanted him to witness Neil and Bonnie’s love story with me. Russel looked at me like I was crazy, didn’t say anything, and left. As soon as he got out, I drove away. I could still see him standing there, watching me from the rearview mirror. The next few days were busy for me as I helped Barbara choose hotels and plan her engagement. She said I was the only one among us who was married, so I had some experience. What experience could I have 1 never had an engagement party, I went straight to getting married. In the end, she chose Orchid Hotel for her engagement party and hired a professional wedding team to plan it. Barbara told the team that if they did a good job, she would hire them for her wedding at the end of the year too. The night before Barbara’s engagement, I was eating dinner when Neil came home. He looked a bit tired. After he tossed his tie on the sofa, he went to get a glass of water. I watched him while eating, wondering, was pursuing Bonnie really that exhausting? “Mr. Whitmore is back.” One of the maids said politely. Neil looked at the maid without saying anything and went straight to the dining room to sit down. Seeing this, Ada immediately set a pair of cutlery for him. I kept my

Did that medicine really work this fast? Could the medicine Ada’s relative gave be Viagra?I put my hand on Neil’s chest, my mind in utter chaos.“Neil, go take a cold shower,” I said, surprisingly calm. Even though I craved Neil’s body, a craving that had been there for many years, the thought of us divorcing

Chapter 33I didn’t mean to look down on Bonnie. Everyone has their own way of life. Living an ordinary life is the fate of most people.I was just lucky. My family left me a bit of wealth, giving me a slightly better financial situation than others.But I was curious about Bonnie’s life, her job, her

Chapter 32Chapter 32“Ma’am, dinner’s ready” Ada murmured to me after Neil left.I nodded and got up to head to the dining room.After dinner, I took a bath and went straight to bed, not wanting to do anything else. Since I had to accompany Barbara to pick out gowns tomorrow, I needed to rest wellJust then,

Chapter 31This was a call from Bonnie.The fact that Neil picked up so quickly showed how much he valued this call. Anytime, anywhere, as long as Bonnie called him, he would answer immadetalyEven when I, his wife in name, was right beside him, he didn’t give a da mn.“What’s up? Don’t cry,” Neil’s voice was