Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 223

I immediately sensed the tension in the air. I nudged Neil gently. “I’ve said all there is to say. You can go now.”

“When did you ever clear things up?’ Neil’s eyes were locked on Russel, even as he responded to me

Russel finally got on his feet. He walked into the living room and shut the door behind him.

My living room was not big. With Neil and Russel, two big and burly guys, it felt a bit cramped.

“Neil, why are you hassling my girlfriend?’ Russel asked in an ice-cold tone.

“I’m just trying to get back with my ex-wife” Neil retorted shamelessly.

“But she’s my girlfriend now. You’re history. As a man, you should accept reality, not desperately cling to her. Russel tried to reason with Neil, but his eyes were filled with anger.

Neil scoffed, seemingly unphased, “As long as I’m alive, I’m not history. And you, after all these years of friendship, this is how you treat me?”

From any angle, Russel was in the wrong here. That was how the outside world saw it, too. Even if I were the last woman on Earth, Russel shouldn’t have gotten together with his friend’s ex-wife.

Russels face changed instantly. He had a flash of complex emotions in his eyes, and clearly guilt was among them. He glanced at me, and I returned his gaze silently. At this point, I could pretty much take anything. If Russel couldn’t handle the pressure and decided to break up with me, I could take that

too.

I took a lot of hits in this life and in my past life. Because of this, my ability to endure had grown stronger.

“I owe you this one. When the time is right, I’ll make it up to you.” Russel explained.

owe me anything, and I don’t need compensation. All I need is for you to break up with

Neil, you need to move on.” Neil’s gaze was fixed on our clasped hands. His teeth clenched, and his eyes

back now.

initiative. A relieved smile spread

the door behind

heart skipped a

again. Russel looked at the half-prepared food on the table and apologized, “Sorry about that. Something sudden came up at -work. I left immediately after my shift,

were hanging

Chloe Reynolds?’ Russel playfully stroked my cheek, bending down to comfort me. “There’s nothing going on between us. You’re all think about every second. But I can’t help but feel a

hand away. “Then keep feeling happy! You might just

head immediately. “No, no, no! If I screw up again, you can slap me until

so sincere, I’ll forgive you this time. Now, come eat barbecue with me.” As I spoke,

smiled warmly The once-chilly apartment now felt a

were eating, I told Russell would be going on a business trip the next day. He asked, “How long will

it takes me to convince the

supposed to do when I

help but laugh, “Who knew that

steak and said gently, “I only cling

time to time. The rain was getting heavier, as if someone were

Neil had left. He was so stubborn that he

eating, it was late. Russel kindly cleaned up the table, tossed the dishes and utensils into the dishwasher, then brought out a plate of washed fruit from the kitchen and set

are a good man,” I praised him while eating

sat next to me, turned, and looked at me, “So do I get

thought, I peeled a grape for him, ‘Here’s a grape

be

as a reward then?” I

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