Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 63

Oscar seemed pretty chill, "I don't need love."

"Why? You got your heart broken and now you're planning to stay single forever?" I asked with a smile as I tasted the food here.

"No, it's just..." Oscar seemed like he wanted to say something, but then he stopped. Instead, he peeled a few shrimps and put them in my bowl, "Irene, you're too skinny. Eat more."

I didn't want to be this skinny, but for some reason, my weight gain plan wasn't going well. Since I've been reborn, I've only gained a few pounds and occasionally would lose some.

Perhaps it was because Ada was fired too early. If she cooked for me for a little while longer, I might've been more plump and had a better figure.

Oscar was quite a bit younger than me, so after chatting with him for a while, I could tell he was still a bit childish.

For instance, his views on many things were very simple; everything was either right or wrong. I didn't argue with him, just went along with his opinions. He seemed really happy that I agreed with him.

After finishing the buffet, Oscar and I left the restaurant. Bailey had already taken the car back, so I'd have to catch a cab home today.

"It's snowing again." I reached out my hand to catch a few snowflakes, observing their shapes with delight.

"Irene, do you like hot chocolate?" Oscar asked, his breath visible in the cold air.

He had large eyes and long eyelashes. Some said college students had a naïve sparkle in their eyes, which seemed to suit him well.

Back in college, I loved all sorts of drinks, but I barely had them after getting married. A cup of hot chocolate in this weather actually sounded pretty good.

I nodded and Oscar immediately ran over to a nearby café. The café was quite busy, so he patiently waited in line.

Just then, my phone vibrated. I rubbed my cold hands and took out my phone. It was a call from Neil.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Where are you?" Neil sounded a bit cold.

"I'm... out shopping. Why do you ask?" I looked around and asked back.

"With who?" Neil cut right to the chase.

I was puzzled. What did it matter to him? Even if we go by his previous agreements, Oscar wasn't exactly his buddy. I asked him back, "And where are you?"

Neil was silent for a moment, then finally said, "Don't you already know?"

"And who are you with?" I pressed.

"I came here with Bonnie, but now I'm alone in the hotel." Neil answered quickly, explaining the situation very clearly.

I was taken aback and couldn't respond for a while. After a moment, I managed to speak, "Did you call me just to check up on me? Why are you suspicious of me? You're out with your mistress and I didn't question you, yet you're blaming me."

This was something I learned from the internet. When a woman didn't know what to say, she should turn the tables.

Sure enough, Neil was speechless. He took a deep breath, and I could hear it very clearly over the phone. "You're taking care of Russel's cat, then you go to the pet shop with Bonnie's ex-boyfriend. Irene, you sure know how to have fun, don't you?"