Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 264

"Exactly, but fate can be a mix of good and bad luck," Faith said cheerfully.

Bonnie and Neil meeting each other was definitely a stroke of bad luck, at least in the eyes of Neil's parents.

Faith's response made Bonnie visibly uncomfortable. She lowered her head, avoiding our gaze, lost in her thoughts.

After dinner, Kitty suggested we start eating the cake, and Faith nodded in agreement.

"Neil, I need to talk to you." I said softly. I was not in the mood for cake, and I quickly pulled Neil aside.

"What's up?" Neil asked.

"I have to step out for a bit tonight, so I won't be having cake. Can I borrow your car?" I checked the time on my phone. It was getting late.

Neil quickly sensed something was off. He glanced at the others in the living room and asked me with a puzzled look, "Who was that on the phone earlier? Are you going to meet him?"

Not wanting to waste time, I told him straight up. "It was Oscar, but he didn't say anything. I'm worried something happened to him."

Neil's suspicions didn't fade. He always thought there was something between me and Oscar. Learning that I was going to meet Oscar late at night made him even more suspicious.

I decided to find his car keys myself.

Seeing this, Faith asked, "Irene, what are you looking for?"

"I want to borrow Neil's car." I replied.

"Is it urgent? Let him take you. It's not safe for you to go out alone at this time." Faith was understanding, not forcing me to stay for cake but suggesting Neil should take me.

Ryan also immediately said to Neil, "Yeah, if Irene has something to do, you should take her."

I didn't initially think of having Neil take me, but if something really happened to Oscar, he would be of help.

I looked at Neil, unsure if he was willing to come with me to find Oscar.

It wasn’t just me; Bonnie and Kitty were also looking at him, waiting for his answer.

"Well, what are you waiting for? Let's go." Neil glanced at the others and grabbed his car keys.

"Okay." I bid Ryan, Faith, and the others goodbye and prepared to leave.

Ryan and Faith waved at me. I ignored Bonnie's resentful stare and turned to Kitty, "Do you want to come with me? Neil can drop you off."

Kitty, who initially looked a bit downcast, lit up at my offer. "Sure! I don't feel like taking a taxi home."

Neil glanced at me, then at Kitty, with a complicated expression on his face.

I was looking out for Neil's future. Kitty could very well be the perfect match for him. If he didn't know how to appreciate her yet, then I would help him.

As Kitty was about to leave with us, Bonnie blurted out, "Neil, I..."

Gloria held her back, signaling her to keep quiet.

Bonnie closed her mouth in frustration, watching the three of us leave.

In the garage, I let Kitty sit in the passenger seat and took the backseat myself. Kitty was clearly thrilled, but Neil didn't seem too happy about it.

"Irene, I think I forgot to take my gift!" Kitty suddenly said, sounding a bit nervous.