Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 83

All Russel did was raise an eyebrow, then he said, "Before you marry again, watch your step, okay? Don't go knocking yourself silly or something."

I muttered "None of your business" under my breath, not sure if he even heard me.

A nurse hustled Russel away. Once he was gone, Stella came back. She seemed to have had a revelation, saying excitedly, "Rena, all your efforts finally paid off!"

"Nope. We're still getting a divorce." I said calmly, my heart as still as water. "Neil already told Russel that we're splitting, and about Bonnie too."

Stella's smile froze on her face. "Wait, what?"

Even with her vast experience in the game of love, she was thrown off by the back-and-forth between Neil and me.

Neil suddenly changed his tune and helped his wife out. And as his wife, I felt guilty for misunderstanding my husband. Wasn't this a sign of getting back together? But Stella was just Stella. After a moment of shock, she seemed even more excited, "Right! If you guys need a divorce, then get a divorce! We women can't be upset by some unkindness! He's been tormenting you for ten years. You can't just forgive him because he's being nice for once. Make him regret it after you guys split!"

I just chuckled. Stella sure had some interesting ideas. In reality, the moment Neil and I divorce, he wouldn't regret anything. Instead, he would be one step closer to marrying Bonnie.

Bonnie's existence was still a significant reason for Neil's agreement to the divorce.

"Your imagination is something else. Go get me some food, will you? I want some spaghetti Bolognese from the hospital cafeteria." I urged Stella, laughing.

"You'd rather eat hospital food than five-star hotel food? Seriously, you're a piece of work!" Stella complained, but she obediently went to get the food. It was mealtime, so she might have to queue.

I was left alone in the room. The smile gradually disappeared from my face, replaced by a sense of melancholy.

I got up and walked to the window, looking at the snow-covered ground below. Hospital staff were setting up holiday decorations.

I had to celebrate the holiday alone in the hospital. It was a bummer.

While I was daydreaming, I heard footsteps behind me. Thinking Stella was back, I asked, "You got plans for tomorrow? If not, can you keep me company?"

There was no response. I turned around puzzled and saw a nervous-looking Bonnie.

She was lightly made up, looking delicate. Her beautiful face had a hint of guilt. She was wearing a black polka dot down jacket, cinched at the waist, with a sweet bow at the collar, and a pair of white mid-calf boots on her legs. At first glance, I could tell that her clothes were of better quality and probably more expensive than before, but they were still brands I didn't recognize.

She seemed more mature and steady than before.

"Irene, are you feeling better now?" Bonnie asked quietly.

"What do you think?" I replied indifferently. My impression of her had plummeted due to what happened during the kidnapping.

Once Neil knew the truth, her image in his mind would be shattered.

I found it laughable, "Bonnie, tell me honestly, are you used to him being around, or are you just attracted to his lavish lifestyle? Everyone likes to live comfortably, I get that. Just looking at your clothes, I know what you're after. Your father's surgery, your family's house, Neil paid for all of them. You're just used to the convenience that money and power bring, aren't you?"

"No!" Bonnie got agitated. She couldn't stand my questioning of her feelings. Her eyes were red, "It's not like that at all! It's not about the money, I really fell in love with him!"

"Also, Irene, it's not Neil who made me more materialistic, it's you." Bonnie added. She looked at me with a mix of sadness and determination.

"You showed me what a truly rich life is like. I've checked the prices of the clothes and accessories you used to wear, so I know they are expensive. You lent me money without a second thought and you didn't rush me to pay you back. And Oscar told me about your car. All these things I didn't understand or even think about before."

I was really shocked. Did I actually push Bonnie straight into Neil's arms?

Did I use the power of money to corrupt a pure girl's heart?

Perhaps, I did mean to show off a bit. In my past life, Bonnie was the cause of my downfall. In this life, I can help her and Neil, but I'm still a bit salty, so I intentionally did some petty things to upset her.

"You can leave now." I didn't wanna chat with Bonnie anymore.