Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 267

It wasn't until Russel's figure completely disappeared that I realized my eyes were already moist.

Neil's hand reached out, brushing the corner of my eye gently. He asked in a low voice, "You are crying?"

I dodged his hand, shook my head, and replied, "No. I didn't cry."

"That's good then. I don't like seeing you cry over other men." Neil withdrew his hand, his words carrying a hint of warning.

I composed myself and replied, "That's for me to decide. Whether you like it or not, you shouldn't interfere."

Neil's voice was cold, "Let's go home."

I silently followed behind Neil. It was raining outside, and his car was parked not far away.

Neil held up a black umbrella, slightly tilting it towards me. I didn't resist because I didn't want to catch a cold from the rain.

Once we got in the car, I spoke up again, "Neil, you don't have to pick me up anymore. Bailey can pick me up, or I can drive myself."

"I just happened to be passing by. I just came from StarGlow Enterprises." Neil was very straightforward with me, not hiding his contact with Bonnie.

"Don't you find it weird? You like to control me, but what about you? Bonnie is still being flirty with you, and Kitty seems to like you. Who's next? Have I ever interfered with you?" I couldn't help but counter Neil.

Neil answered casually, "Are you jealous?"

I scoffed, "Don't flatter yourself."

Neil glanced at me, his face easing up a bit. He was acting like a boy in his first relationship, happy at any sign of jealousy from me.

When we got back to Sterling Estates, my phone was flooded with messages. Stella, Alicia, and Barbara were spamming the group chat with messages about Russel's upcoming engagement.

Stella sent a message, “Rena, are you off work yet? Where are you? Let's get drinks! I've left my kid with the nanny. I wanna hear about you and Russel!”

Alicia replied, “I can get out of work today. Where should we meet?”

Barbara also replied, “I'm free anytime. I heard Russel's mom has terminal cancer.”

Stella chimed in, “Really? Where did you hear that?”

Barbara added, “A friend mentioned it, so I’m not sure if it's true. Poor Russel.”

I watched the messages pop up on my screen as my face grew heavier.

Neil had already gone upstairs to take a shower while I sat on the sofa, lost in thought.

After a while, I replied, “I can't go out right now. I don't want to concern myself with Russel's affairs anymore.”

If it really was because of me that Russel went against his mother's wishes, he would blame me in the future.

Just as I was lost in thought, Neil somehow appeared behind the sofa. The scent of his shower gel wafted over me, interrupting my thoughts.

"What are you thinking about? You look deep in thought." Neil sat down beside me; his long legs were casually crossed, and his voice sounded a bit lazy.

"Nothing. I'm going to take a shower." I picked up my bag, ready to go upstairs.

"Take a shower after dinner. Dinner is almost ready." Neil grabbed my hand, preventing me from leaving.