Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 311

I didn't know how to respond, I just felt my head getting hot and my body feeling all warm and fuzzy.

My voice was shaking a bit, "How should I... take responsibility..."

"Well, when you're with me, try not to be so stubborn. Don't make me feel like a criminal every time we get intimate," Neil said, his voice filled with frustration.

I disagreed a bit, "It wasn't like this the first few times, was it?"

In order to get his help, I had tried my best to cooperate and not resist him. Didn't he notice that?

Neil disagreed even more, his eyebrows furrowed, "Do you think you were the one who initiated it? Why don't you try taking the lead today?"

"I might not be very good at this..." I muttered. I was not exactly young, I should have some experience, but when it came to this, I felt like a novice.

"Would it hurt to try?" Neil seemed hopeful, "Be a good girl."

My face became even redder, but under Neil's passionate gaze, I couldn't say no. In the end, I could only nod.

Neil's frown finally smoothed out. He wrapped his arm around my waist and easily lifted me onto his lap. I lowered my head to look at his face, took a deep breath, and initiated the kiss.

As a result, Neil's demands became even more intense. Our living room was a mess, and we only retired to the bedroom afterward.

I wanted to sleep, but I fought off the sleepiness to ask Neil about work.

"FarHorizon Group is controlled by Ethan. He got in touch with you, probably at Gloria's behest. They won't be satisfied until they drag you down," Neil said, his voice lazy and husky from satisfaction.

"Should I agree to cooperate with them?" I asked, resting on his arm with my eyes closed.

Neil paused for a moment, then answered, "Yeah, you could. Only by cooperating can you find their weakness and strike back."

I was hesitant at first, but now that Neil had said so, I felt more at ease. I decided to follow his plan.

I fell asleep unwittingly. Because I was still worried about my mom, I woke up after only a few hours.

Neil was still asleep. I carefully got out of bed, changed my clothes, and quickly returned to the house next door.

My mom was awake. Seeing me, she asked with some confusion, "Rena, are you not going to the office today?"

"I'll have breakfast first before going," I replied.

"Good, you must eat breakfast. It's not good for your health otherwise," my mom said, somewhat relieved. Compared to before, I had indeed become more independent.

I nodded and hurried downstairs to make breakfast. At the same time, I called Hannah. I planned to have her take care of my mom for a while. I didn't trust anyone else.

Hannah agreed. I let out a sigh of relief, then said, "Okay, I'll have Bailey pick you up. Don't mention my dad or Neil in front of my mom, and don't let her look at her phone. She can watch TV."

"All right, Ms. Finch," Hannah replied succinctly.

Once I had arranged breakfast for my mom, I drove to the office. As I passed the house next door, Neil was coming out. We exchanged a silent glance, but did not speak.

At the office, representatives from FarHorizon Group paid a visit. Ethan seemed very eager to work with me.

Following Neil's advice, I didn't outright refuse. I just discussed things with them for now. If I agreed immediately, Ethan would surely be suspicious.

"Ms. Finch, these are your flowers." Near the end of the work day, my assistant came in holding a large bouquet of fiery red roses.