Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 258

Bonnie's face turned even uglier when she heard that. I had said the very thing she didn’t want to hear. That Neil was making moves on me.

Gloria, on the other hand, was quite chill. She gave Bonnie’s hand a light pat and said in a motherly tone, "Bonnie, why so sensitive? Ms. Finch is Neil’s ex-wife. It’s perfectly normal for divorced couples to stay friends. Aren’t you here today as well?"

Right. Bonnie had never set foot in Sapphire River Community before. The fact that she was here now meant Neil had given his approval. This indicated a change in their relationship.

Neil was as fickle as ever. I could never figure out what he was up to.

"Okay, Mom." Bonnie said, snapping back to her obedient self after listening to Gloria.

I didn’t give a hoot about what Gloria was talking about. After seeing Neil step out, I went straight into my own yard and didn’t look back.

Bonnie’s clear and sweet voice was filled with joy as she exclaimed, "Neil!"

I pretended not to hear her and quickly walked into the living room, shutting the door behind me.

I couldn't care less about whatever was happening next door.

It was late, and there was sleet everywhere outside. The bare tree branches in the winter night looked extra bleak. I poured myself a glass of red wine, planning to hit the sack after finishing it.

"Ding!"

My phone chimed. It was a message from Kitty. Before I could read it, her voice call came through.

"Irene, has Neil lost his marbles? He actually invited Bonnie and Gloria over for dinner?" Kitty sounded really pissed off when I picked up the call.

"How did you find out?" I asked.

"I’m friends with Bonnie on Instagram. She posted a photo. This is so annoying." Kitty rarely got this mad; her voice was noticeably louder.

Though she was outgoing and straightforward, she seldom showed such extreme emotions. Being a rich kid, she had her manners.

Neil’s move had obviously baffled her.

Curious, I asked, "How did you become friends with Bonnie on Instagram?"

Kitty responded, "She added me. She got my contact from one of my friends. But she probably doesn’t know who I am yet, so she always acts high and mighty in front of me."

Ah, I see. Bonnie probably added Kitty because she was often seen with Neil and felt threatened.

"I heard Whitmore Co. and StarGlow Enterprises are going to collaborate. That’s probably why they had a meal together." I sounded more composed compared to her.

"That’s why I think he’s gone cuckoo. Do you think he’s being blackmailed by that mother-daughter duo?" Kitty was probably filled with questions.

Neil’s future behavior might confuse her even more. I reassured her a few times and hung up.

When I woke up the next morning, I saw a message Kitty had sent me late at night, "Thank god Bonnie didn't stay the night at his place, or I would've definitely stopped pursuing him."

I yawned, gave a bitter smile, and put down my phone to wash up.

Neil reconnecting with Bonnie was a relief for me. They were causing less trouble for me, almost none at this time.

It was the end of the year, so he was already pretty busy. I didn't see him until the day Barbara and Silas held their wedding.