Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 188

My mom got a shocker from my thoughts, “If you’re married, why wouldn’t you want a kid? Is a child less important than a man?”

Caught off guard and with a fork and knife in hand, I didn’t know how to respond. I dared not tell her that I might never be able to have a kid.

“Irene, having your own child is always better! My mom gave me a serious talk.

I felt really upset after listening to her

After dinner, my mom had to go to her office, leaving me all alone. I found Russel’s mother’s phone number, and after thinking for a bit, I decided to give

her a ring

Russel’s mom picked up almost instantly, and her voice sounded young, “Hello, who is this?”

“Mrs. Dawson, hello, I’m Irene, a friend of Russel’s.” I calmly introduced myself, completely composed. Since I never had any intention of being with Russel, his mom’s disapproval didn’t bother me.

There was a slight pause on the other end after my introduction, and it seemed like she didn’t expect me to reach out.

Due to my background and the fact that I was Neil’s ex wife, Russel’s mom had always been cordial with me. Even though she had a strained relationship with Russel, she never showed me any disrespect.

Over the phone, she explained politely why they were against Russel and me being together.

“Ms. Finch, I know you must be a good person, or else the Whitmore family wouldn’t have allowed Neil to marry you, but you know the relationship between Russel and Neil. Can you imagine the public backlash Russel would face if he were with you?” she sighed and said, “I still can’t figure out how he suddenly turned against Neil these past two years. Looking back, it might be because of you.”

“Mrs. Dawson, Russel and I are just friends I know how he feels about me, but our dating is out of the question. You have my word,” I said, understanding her concern.

mother chuckled, “Ms Finch, that’s a

him to

as he’s not so stubborn, we won’t be unreasonable. Ms. Finch, I know I may come across as blunt,

silent for a moment. I knew Russels mother still suspected an inappropriate relationship between me and Russel. She feared we might take

too far.

making that call, but at least it would lessen

“All right.” I agreed.

could hear the relief in her voice,

in a daze, feeling

to pursue my friend’s ex–wife, I wouldn’t accept it either, especially if that ex–wife might not be able to have

while, I laughed at myself, grabbed my bag, and headed out, planning to find a place to

red light, I rang up Stella, “Stella, do you know which bar in town

if you ask me about which

hilarious!” I joked, then hung up

Barbara called, her voice filled with excitement, “Rena, are you looking for a hottie to date? Come over, I’m having drinks with Silas and his friends. A couple of

for you!”

All right, I’m on my way!”

where Barbara and the others were, they were

whom were indeed quite handsome, dressed

me. He

Jameson was a good looking guy with a

only to chill out but also to get Neil

Jameson was the youngest and sweetest talker, and he

he likes older women, but just a heads

a

you taking over Stella’s gig?” Barbara asked,