Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 90

I didn't see it coming that Bonnie bringing home a guy who wasn't Neil even though he wasn't her boyfriend, just a guy who's been chasing her.

Bonnie had him sit. Ada poured him some water while Dean was giving him the once over from across the table.

There I was, sitting with my head in a fog.

After a bit, Bonnie turned to me, "Irene, we need to chat."

"Sure." I got up and followed her into a bedroom.

Bonnie got straight to the point, "Irene, I bet you're wondering why Neil's not here. I just want to tell you even though I've got feelings for him, I just can't be the homewrecker. I've made my stand clear to him, and I'm ready to make Dale my boyfriend."

Dale was the guy she brought home.

"Did he agree?" I asked, a tad uneasy. How could Bonnie stand up to Neil? If Neil didn't agree, she could kiss any chance with another guy goodbye.

"Whether he agrees or not, that's his problem," Bonnie said, making it clear she's made up her mind.

I couldn't put my finger on it, but something was off. The guy Bonnie brought home was definitely not Neil.

After leaving the bedroom, I didn't want to stick around anymore. Ada invited me to eat, but I declined. She gave me the medicine I had asked her to get, along with some instructions.

Bonnie chimed in, "Mom, what's that?"

A flicker of embarrassment passed over Ada's face before she laughed it off, "Why so nosy?"

"It's the medicine I asked Ada to get for me," I told Bonnie honestly, "Neil and I have been trying to have a kid. Ada got me some medicines before, they worked pretty well, but we're still trying."

Since Bonnie has decided to reject Neil completely, my words shouldn't affect her.

Still, I caught a flash of surprise and anger in her eyes.

"Goodbye." I smiled again, bid Ada and Bonnie farewell with my medicines in hand, and left.

Just as I was driving away, Neil's car came into sight. Upon seeing me, he made a U-turn and parked in front of me.

I rolled down my window, "Neil, what's up?"

"Were you at her place?" Neil looked visibly upset.

"I went to get the medicines Ada prepared for me." I said expressionlessly, "Bonnie brought a suitor to meet her parents. Were you looking for her?"

Neil got out of the car, looking up at the building with anger written all over him.

Bonnie was his prey, but she brought another man home to meet her parents. This was definitely crossing a line for him.

Suddenly, I saw through Bonnie's scheme.

Bonnie must have felt Neil's growing feelings for me, so she came up with this plan to force Neil to realize who he truly loves.

Upon hearing my words, Neil was ready to go upstairs. Given his personality, he'd spill the beans to Ada and Dean today, regardless of whether they'd accept him.

"Neil!" I was filled with anger.

I stopped him, "Have you thought this through? You're about to meet Bonnie's parents. This signifies that you guys are taking a step into each other's families; things are getting serious."

He stopped in his tracks, turning to look at me.

I looked at him calmly, "If you've decided to be with her, then please leave me alone. You can't keep me on a leash while starting a new life. That's just not fair."