Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 30If I were to tell Neil, he’d still stick to his guns, that’s just his domineering nature. His domineering personality wouldn’t let him give up easily if he can’t have Bonnie.And if I were to tell Bonnie, it wouldn’t change a thing either. She’d probably be flooded with guilt and wouldn’t be able to […]

Chapter 29 The 3% stake in Whitmore Co. sure was tempting, but it’s not like I’d starve without it. Rather, I could get out of the upcoming mess earlier and chase a better life.“No way” Neil’s response threw me for a loop.“Have you ever considered that my presence might hinder you from finding true love?”

Chapter 28Neil has never shown me the slightest bit of friendliness, let alone respect.After going through the agony of my past life, I finally accepted the fact that I was not his true love.But Oscar was different from me. He hadn’t experienced a rebirth and couldn’t understand or accept Bonnie’s Impulsive decision to break up

Chapter 27“You guys carry on, I’m outta here.” Neil said, barely suppressing his rage, to Russel. He quickly grabbed my hand and dragged me away.Russel just stared at me, emotionless, as if he could see right through me.Neil was pulling me along so fast, I could barely keep up. I was about to fall.“Neil, what’s

Chapter 26Are they dining at this café too? My curiosity was piquedBut I quickly snapped out of it, realizing that whatever they were doing here had nothing to do with me. Soon, we would all go our separate ways, minding our own business.Over dinner, Barbara suddenly dropped a bombshell. “I have some news for you

Chapter 25Once I got back to Sterling Estates, it was time for lunch. Ada saw me and respectfully greeted me.Glancing at the still delicious-looking food and thinking about Neil and Bonnie, I suddenly lost my appetite and headed straight upstairs.“Ma’am, are you feeling unwell? Should I call a doctor?” Ada asked, following me upstairs with

Chapter 24A few minutes later, Oscar called, his volee full of surprise, “Irene, what’s the deal with the transfer? I can earn my tuition myself!”“You’re still a student, you should focus on your studies, otherwise, if you encounter difficulties in your courses, or even can’t graduate, then what?” I’m lying on the bed, my voice

Chapter 23This is an old neighborhood in the suburbs of Rosemont, with apartment buildings that were built in the late 90s, next to a deserted large chemical factory.Dean Tueley once worked in this chemical factory and got a staff house here.Ten years ago, the chemical factory went bankrupt, and Whitmore Co. bought it. But it

Chapter 22When I felt a chill in my chest, I realized I might be underdressed.However, Neil seemed unbothered and wanted to continue.I put a hand on Neil’s chest, my gaze icy, and said, “Are you testing me again?”My words hit him like a bucket of cold water, putting out the desire in his eyes. He

Chapter 21“Stella Wallace needs to see me.” That was the lie I made up.When I arrived at the parking lot of the Orchid Hotel that night, Oscar was already beaten up.A few thuggish men, fat, with cigarettes in their mouths, started to laugh when they saw me, “Is this your back up? A woman?”“Did you