Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 73

He was standing by the bed, hands stuffed into his pockets, his handsome but aloof face seemed especially eye-catching under the light. He was quietly staring at me.

After a while, he said, "I don't know."

I was stunned, then I started laughing uncontrollably. My laughter echoed in the bedroom. Gradually, I felt the corners of my eyes getting wet and breathing became a bit difficult.

I thought it was hilarious. I wiped away the tears from the corners of my eyes, then looked up at him, "I really didn't expect that answer from you. Suitor, slave, wife in name, a tool for a business marriage... I have so many roles, and you couldn't think of a single one? Neil, you're really selfish. If you don't love me, let me go, then you can pursue the woman you truly love. Even without the support of my family, your status won't be affected. I've loved you for ten years. Those should have been the best years of a woman's life. Even if you don't love me, you should let me leave with dignity. Why is your heart so cold? Why do you have to push me into a corner?"

I got more and more emotional as I spoke. Ever since I was reborn, I've been trying to calm myself down. I wanted to get out of this hopeless marriage as soon as possible, not wanting to get hurt anymore.

But I couldn't even manage to leave. I could only watch as things got worse. I felt like a total loser.

I abruptly grabbed a book from the bedside table and hurled it at Neil's face. He didn't dodge, his face just darkened, as if he was repressing his anger.

I then grabbed a pillow and started beating him up on the bed, cursing non-stop, "Neil, you're an asshole! You'll get what's coming to you! You've been worried about Dean's illness these days, haven't you? You left me at your home for days. Did you even remember to pick me up? If you're so into Bonnie, why are you wasting my time?! Divorce!! I want a divorce!!"

I was in a hysterical state, just like in my past life.

Only then, I was desperately trying to hold onto Neil, refusing to agree to a divorce.

"Enough!" Neil finally lost his patience. He snatched the pillow from my hand, threw it on the ground, his eyes filled with anger, "You really want a divorce? Then let's divorce! I'll have the divorce papers ready!"

With that, he stormed out of the bedroom.

I did want a divorce, but when I heard Neil agree to it, I felt a piece of my heart go empty. That feeling of unwillingness surged again. I forced myself to calm down.

Wasn't this the purpose of my rebirth? To divorce gracefully, let him pursue what he wanted, and free myself.

I took a deep breath, laid back down on the bed, and tried to clear my mind.

The next day when I got to the hospital, Dean's room was empty.

I thought they changed ward. Neil had always been quick on his feet.

"Rena, you don't need to come see me every day. There's a dedicated caretaker here now. You don't need to worry about me." My mom put down her phone and said when she saw me walk in.

"Whether I'm worried or not, I want to come see you. After all, you're my mom." I sat down, holding her hand, wanting to tell her about my upcoming divorce, but didn't know how to bring it up.

She smiled and said, "What a good girl I have. It'd be even better if you could give me a grandchild soon."

Hearing this, I hesitated even more. If Neil and I divorced, I didn't know when she could have a grandchild.

I was also worried she'd try to persuade me not to divorce. Although my parents didn't have a good impression of Neil before, now that we're married, they might still hope for me to stick to the marriage.