Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 174

Neil's recent behavior was like he had been possessed by a demon. The last time I saw him, he exuded a chilly aura, and now, he was radiating an aura that screamed "stay away." This aloofness made him seem like a stranger to me.

I had been married to him for five years, and I knew deep down that his character was cold, but not in this gloomy coldness. All in all, there was something strangely unsettling about him now.

After Bonnie finished mocking Oscar, she turned to leave, but Neil's presence startled her. She took two steps back and leaned against the foot of the hospital bed.

"Neil!" Bonnie called out, her voice carrying a hint of nervousness.

"Get out of my sight." Neil's lips finally moved. "Fuck off."

Bonnie's back was turned to me, so I couldn't see her expression, but her voice was composed. "Neil, why are you avoiding me? I'm not here to pester you. There are some matters that need discussion."

So she came to see me just to meet Neil?

Neil's voice was cold as ice. "There's nothing between us to discuss, including your current identity. No matter whose foster daughter you are, don't bother me."

Bonnie was left speechless for a moment. She had worked hard to secure her status as the vice president's adopted daughter of a major overseas corporation. She even brought back two hundred million dollars to invest in Rosemont. Shouldn't Neil be reevaluating her given all this?

Even though Whitmore Co. was powerful, business still needed to be conducted. He couldn't just ignore the opportunities right in front of him, could he?

I could sense Bonnie's complex emotions in that moment.

"Irene, I'm leaving," Oscar said, unable to listen any longer. His face displayed a mix of disappointment and sadness. He muttered something under his breath before quietly exiting the room.

Once Oscar was gone, I spoke up, "Can you two discuss whatever you need to outside? I need to rest."

Bonnie turned around, shooting me a resentful glance. It seemed like she wanted to say something, but in the end, she remained silent.

"Neil," she turned towards him, her voice now calm, "Did you reserve Vicente's 'Harmony in Nature'? Can you sell it to me? I can offer a higher price."

I adjusted the covers and pulled them over myself, not wanting to hear any more.

Human nature is inherently selfish, and Neil is particularly so. I've come to see that he's only interested in what he's lost or can't have. The more Bonnie pushes, the more he pulls away.

If Bonnie and I didn't have our conflicts, I might even want to offer her some advice.

Then, Bonnie let out a startled cry. I lifted the covers to see that Neil had grabbed her and pulled her out of the room.

Simple, direct, and effective.

I got out of bed and rushed to the door, wanting to lock it, but Neil was faster. He had returned and locked it himself.

"Do you know Finn Hackett?" Neil asked me from the chair next to him.