Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

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Sean just grinned without saying anything else.

It was late when I got home. My dad was already asleep, but my mom was waiting for me in the living

room.

“Hi, sorry We had a great time at dinner, so we’re a bit late, Sean explained as soon as he saw my

mom.

My mom seemed a bit upset, but since Alicia was my good friend and Sean was her boyfriend, she

didn’t let it show.

“Glad you’re home, my mom replied.

“We’re heading out now,” Alicia quickly said.

“Take care on the road, my mom nodded with a smile.

Once Alicia and Sean left, my mom’s smile faded. She asked, “Did you really go out to dinner with

them?”

I nodded and replied, “Yes”

If

my mom found out I’d been to the hospital to see Neil again, I could be sure Russel was the one who

told her

I calmly poured a glass of water and waited for her to continue

But my mom didn’t ask any more questions Instead, she seriously advised me, ‘Good I can’t keep you

locked up forever, Irene. You have to make smart decisions.”

She then handed me my phone. Here’s your phone. Go to bed

“Okay, mom, I got it I happily took my phone and hummed a tune while heading upstairs. As a woman

of the 21st century life without a phone was a challenge I hadn’t found a steady job yet so I hadn’t even

gotten around to getting a computer Life seemed pretty barren

Once upstairs, I immediately plugged my phone in to charge and turned it on

I had over twenty missed calls most of them from Neil and a few from Russel Stella, and Oscar

I had 99+ messages on WhatsApp

I glanced through each one replied to those who needed a response, and finally landed on Neils chat

Neil had witten multiple messages. Did you like the movie?

Why arent you replying? Why

up your phone?

Irene, you’re not messing with mu

You got clues from me and then ignored me?

The movie has started. Are you messing with me?”

The last message was sent the night tignored him, and it said. “I’m outside your house?

He’d sent me a message to notify me, but because i didnt reply he probably felt like a fool and left soon

after

Seeing all the messages hed sent,

him up, he chose to ignore me

emotions. I used to send messages to Ned just like this, but the difference was I was forced to stand

I was suddenly a bit happy Ned finally got a taste of being ignored.

He even got beaten up Did that mean there was justice in this world?

It was a bit immoral to think this way but it was fun if i block him now, he’d probably be livid

In the end. I gave up on the idea, fearing Mitch and the others would come after me again.

Neil’s injury should’ve been kept a secret. He was the heir to Whitmore Co and the only son of the

Whitmore family

If news of his brain injury got out, it would definitely affect the company’s interests After all, his

business acumen was quite impressive.

But for some reason, within two days, newspapers and the internet were filled with news of his injury,

and it was blown out of proportion. After reading few articles, I even started to wonder if Neil had been

knocked silly

Neil quickly responded by releasing his medical report, proving his injuries weren’t serious

Interestingly, once he was injured, many women he’d been rumored to be involved with sent him their

well–wishes for a speedy recovery

“Rena, Neil’s parents, went to the hospital to see him, Stella said with a hint of sarcasm during our

phone chat. And that Bonnie, she goes three times a day like a hursel

“Let her be. Hopefully, her sincerity can touch Neil,” I calmly replied.

7 think that’s highly unlikely,” Stella said. “Do you think she intentionally leaked the news of Neil’s injury

for revenge?”

I didn’t think so. After all, she was hoping Neil would fall in love with her now. She wouldn’t do

something so stupid.

I replied, “I think it’s more likely someone from Raymon’s end did it. Even though he’s in the ICU,

someone must know about their feud.”

“Maybe you’re right. I have to go see what toy those two are fighting over now!” Stella’s kids suddenly

started making a fuss, so she had to hang up in a hurry

As à mother, her life was indeed much busier

was lounging on the rocking chair in the yard, hoping to catch some sleep. Just as I was about to doze

off, a call woke me up, and the caller surprised

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ime.

“Trene,” Faith Whitmore’s tired voice came through the phone after I answered it.

“Can I help you?” I politely asked.

“I’m in Rosemont right now. Do you have time to meet with me?” Faith asked.

I didn’t have a reason to meet with anyone from the Whitmore family, so I gently declined.

But Faith didn’t give up. “Irene, we were family after all. Let’s meet for a meal. I have something to

discuss with you.”

“You can tell me over the phone,” I replied.

“Let’s meet anyway. We haven’t seen each other in a long time. I’m near your house right now. It’ll only

take half an hour, Faith’s tone was sincere, without a trace of superiority

My parents were both at work today, and I was home alone. Although I could meet Faith, I didn’t think it

was necessary.

In the end, I still refused. After hanging up the phone, I sat in silence for a while. I lost the mood to

sunbathe, so I got up to go back to the living room.

“Irene,” someone called from outside the door, “Can we talk for a bit?”

The security in my neighborhood was excellent, but anyone who had been to my house before could

generally come right in.

I didn’t expect Faith to show up at my front door

Since she was already here, I had no choice but to open the door and invite Faith into the living room. I

poured her a cup of coffee and prepared some fruit.

“Trene, I know I shouldn’t be bothering you, but I just can’t help myself.” Faith’s face was etched with

exhaustion,

Two years had passed, and she seemed to have aged significantly, yet still dressed in her elegant and

dignified attire, wearing the gemstone necklace | once gave her.

These past two years, Neil has been more of a worry than ever. After your divorce, he showed no

interest in the blind dates we set up for him, and he’s had no contact with women whatsoever. Irene,

he’s my only son, and I sure as hell don’t want to see him single for the rest of his life, and I can’t let

Whitmore Co. die in his hands.

I listened quietly, not yet sure what Faith was driving at.

Looking at me, Faith’s eyes held a hint of embarrassment, “Irene, I know it’s a big ask for you to come

back, but today, I’m swallowing my pride to ask if you could give Neil another shot?”

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