Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Bailey, get me some reliable housekeepers from an agency. They need to be whi zzes in the kitchen,
and a dietitian certificate would be a bonus, I directed Bailey, a pile of Supplements seated next to me
in the back seat.
“Sure thing, ma’am, Bailey responded.
After marrying Neil, both our folks suggested we hire help for chores, gardening, cooking, but I was
head over heels in love with him, so I wanted to do everything myself and turned down their advice.
Our little love nest was just for the two of us – I didn’t want anyone else invading our private space, like
our kitchen and living room.
You could imagine, it wasn’t exactly a bed of roses.
Being reborn, I was not going to chase pointless dreams anymore.
Back home, with my Prada handbag in hand, I led, while Bailey trailed behind with a bag full of
supplements. Opening the door, I saw Neiling down the stairs, cufflinks being adjusted, his casual
movements so charming.
“Bailey, you can hit the road now,” I told him as 1 put my bag down.
Bailey left the supplements on the table, saluted Neil, and made a swift exit.
“We have a coc ktail party in an hour, your folks will be there too. Get ready ande with me,” Neil
coldly informed me, seemingly oblivious to the pile of stuff I brought back
He never wanted me to apany him unless the asion required me, like when my parents were
there. Since being reborn, I hadn’t visited my parents yet. Not because I was ungrateful, but because I
felt guilty, and ashamed. I didn’t dare to see them.
“Okay, cool.” I got up and headed upstairs.
For the past two weeks, I’d been busy shopping for a new wardrobe. The styles and designs were
nothing like my old clothes. I picked a red dress, off-shoulder, with a sheeryer over the chest and a
fishtail design that showed off my slender legs. I was skinny, but my skin was smooth. I’m prettyThis content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.
content with everything except my chest. The innocent style just didn’t cut it for me anymore. After all, I
was not 20 anymore.
After doing my makeup, I put on crystal earrings and a matching ne. I was sure they’d catch the
light and sparkle. I used to keep a low profile, but now I wanted to stand out.
Neil was waiting downstairs, on the phone. He didn’t react when he heard meing down, not even a
nce in my direction. I didn’t care and headed to the car to wait for
him.
Minutester, Neil got in, not sparing me a single nce from the moment he got in until we pulled out.
The entire ride, we didn’t exchange a single word. He was focused on driving, I was texting on my
phone. I added Oscar on WhatsApp and was chatting with him.
Me: [Oscar, if the hospital food is not to your taste, I can have some better food sent over.]
Oscar: [No need, ma’am, it’s decent.]
Me: I forgot to get you some supplements today. I’ll bring some when I visit you tomorrow.]
Oscar. You really don’t have to go to such lengths!]
Me: it’s not a big deal, I’m the one who got you in the hospital, so don’t feel embarrassed. Let me know
if you need anything.]
Oscar’s family was about as well-off as Bonnie’s. Just like how Neil was the wealthy, handsome man in
front of Bonnie, I could y the role of the beautiful, cultured woman in front of Oscar. In a way, it made
us equals. This brought a sense of bnce to my heart.
At a red light, the car came to a stop. Neil finally moved his neck to nce at me. He seemed to realize
my change in appearance, but his words were still sharp, “You’re wasting that dress.”
I guessed those scenes in TV shows where the female lead’s change in style left the male lead
speechless were all made up.
I put my phone down and cupped my chest, retorting, “Are my boobs really that small? I specifically
wore a thick padded bra today.”
This action darkened Neil’s face. He coldly said, “Irene, can you please watch your manners?”
“Why should I?” I shot back.
I’d been watching my manners for years. What good did it do? People who’d experienced death tended
to see things differently. Might as well let loose.
“Don’t forget who you are,” Neil’s tone was harsh. He never treated me as his wife yet expected me to
limit myself this role.
I turned to look at the view outside the window, not in the mood to speak. I remember being thrilled
whenever Neil initiated a conversation in the past, always trying to keep it going
Upon arriving at the party, Neil and Lacted like a couple. After exchanging pleasantries with some
business associates, I sat down to rest. Coincidentally, the young woman sitting next to me was Fiona,
the one rumored to be close with Neil recently.
“Fiona, why are you sitting here alone?” Another woman approached Fiona.
“Just taking a break, Tessa Why don’t you join me?” Fiona’s voice was sweet.
I noticed Neil seemed to like women with pleasant voices. Bonnie’s voice was pleasant, and so were
the women he’d been rumored with before.
The two began chatting next to me, seemingly unaware of my presence.
Tessa was joking around, “Mr. Whitmore is over there. Why don’t you go say hi?”
“Don’t be ridiculous. He’s a married man, Fiona retorted in a teasing tone.
“His wife is just a figurehead. Everyone knows you two have been closetely. I heard he bought you a
house?” Tessa asked, green with envy.
“Yeah, he’s really generous with me, Fiona boasted, “I don’t know why he’s so good to me. I’m really
lucky to have met him.”
Nel was generous with everyone, except his figurehead wife. Every ex-girlfriend of his had nothing but
praise for him after breaking up. That was the power of money
At that moment, my parents walked over, seeing me sitting alone, they asked, “Rena, where’s Neil?
Why ain’t he hanging around with you?”
Hearing Neil’s name, Fiona and Tessa immediately turned their heads to look at me, their expressions
grew curious.
I stood up and h oo ked my arm around my mom’s, “What’s the point of hanging out with him? It’s just
some boring business chatter. I’d rather shoot the breeze with you guys, it’s way more fun.”
My mom gave me a surprised look, it’d been ages since Ist acted all spoiled and cute around her.
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You twodies catch up, I’ll go find Gregory and the gang” My dad was an honest bloke, he didn’t
notice my change. He cheerfully went off to catch up with his old buddies.