Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 291

Bonnie seemed to have a sixth sense about me. Just as I tossed away that file, she called me from an unknown number.

"Ms. Finch, have you reviewed my partnership proposal?" No sooner had Bonnie's voice sounded did I hung up and added that number to my block list.

The afternoon flew by.

I tidied up my desk and then headed back to Sterling Estates.

Neil and I got home about the same time. The smell of food wafting from the dining room made me instantly hungry. I sat down at the table.

Hannah was in her maid's uniform, looking sprightly.

Her cooking was just as good as it was at lunch. I ate till I was full. Finally, I had hope of gaining some weight.

"Ms. Finch, can I officially start work the day after tomorrow?" Hannah suddenly asked. "Tomorrow, I have to collect Oscar's ashes."

The mention of Oscar made my mood a bit heavy. I nodded and said, "Alright. I'll go with you tomorrow morning. You can rest at home in the afternoon."

Russel's engagement party was tomorrow night, so I was free during the day.

Hannah didn't want to trouble me, but I insisted on accompanying her.

After dinner, I went to bed early. The following morning, I had to accompany Hannah to collect Oscar's ashes, and in the afternoon, I had to prepare for Russel's engagement party.

Those days, Russel hadn't contacted me or sent any messages. Sometimes, I thought he should have just given up on me, but then I thought that was impossible.

I lay in bed, thinking about these things, waiting for Neil to come to bed, but he didn't come back until I fell asleep.

When I woke up early the next morning, I saw Neil coming down from the upstairs study. He looked like he had worked late in the study last night and just slept there.

I wished he could sleep in the study every day.

"I'm going out for a bit." I gave him a nod.

"Alright. Don't forget we have Russel's engagement party tonight." Neil reminded me casually, hands tucked in his pockets.

He wouldn't let me go before, but now he was afraid I wouldn't go. It seemed like he agreed with my analysis.

I nodded, heading downstairs.

Hannah was already up early waiting for me.

I asked Bailey to drive us to the funeral home. As I left, I felt Neil watching me for some reason, and his gaze was a bit odd. But I didn't think too much about it. Right now, I was heading to the funeral home.

On the way, Hannah started talking about Bonnie again. She knew about what had happened between me, Neil, and Bonnie. Because Oscar had told her.

"Ms. Finch, why do you want to get back with Mr. Whitmore? Oscar said you're a good woman, and Mr. Whitmore doesn't deserve you." Hannah usually seemed timid, but now she was blunt.

Even Bailey, who was driving, couldn't help but cough.

I didn't know how to answer that question. In fact, I planned to leave Neil as soon as I had achieved my goal.

"Hannah, our situation is complicated; it's hard to explain in a short time. But I'm curious, why didn't you like Bonnie back then?" I changed the subject.

Hannah was silent for a few seconds, then sighed and said, "Of course, there's a reason, but she and Oscar have been apart for so long, so there's no need to bring up those things."

Hannah had a good heart. Even though she didn't like Bonnie, she didn't badmouth her behind her back.

The premise was that she didn't know that Oscar's death might be related to Bonnie.

I didn't press further.

When we arrived at the funeral home, Hannah collected the ashes, and then we returned to Sterling Estates. She cried all the way, and I felt depressed. If Oscar knew I was back with Neil, he would be disappointed.