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.

“Ms Finch, that’s a

force him to resign

may come across as blunt, but please, if it’s not necessary, try to avoid

a moment. I knew Russels mother still suspected an inappropriate relationship

too far.

making that call, but at least it would lessen

“All right.” I agreed.

the relief in her voice, and with

was left in a daze, feeling a pang of

understood why. If my son were to pursue my friend’s ex–wife, I wouldn’t accept it either, especially if that ex–wife might not be

myself, grabbed my bag, and headed out, planning

at a red light, I rang up Stella, “Stella, do you know

clue, but if you ask me about which brand of

hilarious!” I joked, then hung

date? Come over, I’m having drinks with Silas and his friends. A couple of them are single and q perfect

for you!”

All right, I’m on my way!” I replied,

at the small pub where Barbara and the others were, they were all having

were about seven or eight people at the table, a couple of whom were indeed quite handsome, dressed in simple styles, looking young

the young guy sitting across from me. He was a singer at the bar with some online

looking guy with a

only to chill out but also to get Neil and Russel off

the youngest and sweetest talker, and he easily made me

but just a

fun, not a serious relationship. What’s to be

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