Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 361

“Halt!”

Neil blocked Russel with his hand, his eyes full of anger. “What are you doing here?”

Russel chuckled coldly. “Looking for Irene.”

Russel pointed at me. I looked terrible, with Russel’s words still echoing in my mind.

Karina was back. That meant any attempts at rekindling my relationship with Neil were pointless.

It was time to set boundaries with Neil, but not now.

“Neil, let Russel go. I’ve already talked to him.” I said to Neil.

Neil stared blankly at me. “What did you talk about?”

“I’ve always liked Irene, and that hasn’t changed. What did she tell you?” Russel answered for me.

This answer only infuriated Neil more. My past entanglement with Russel had caused several arguments between Neil and me, and now Russel was standing right in front of me.

I might have been scared before, but now, thinking of Karina and Russel’s words, I felt the need to protect myself.

If I was destined to be hurt again, why shouldn’t 1 pu

up a shield first?

go. I’ll

left, and this time Neil

Neil walked up to me. He sat

that I was feeling worse

he asked, “Why did you

when I got back. My mom told him I was living here.” I tried to

talk to Mrs. Finch.” Neil stood

is settled. If my dad is released, my mom might change her opinion of you. Neil, I have no feelings for Russel. You just need to

stopped and looked at me with confusion. After a few seconds, he frowned. “You seem off today. Is

quickly avoided Neil’s gaze and forced a smile. “No, it’s just that I had a check-up today. I’m still

know I really want a child, but you don’t have to put so much

stunned by this

to smooth my messy hair and gave me a helpless smile. “Don’t be upset about this. You’ve always been weak, and you’ve lost a child before. I share the blame. I just want you to be with me,

thoughts. He was even willing to adopt a child, even with no blood ties,

were all over

would be thrilled. Did this mean Neil had deep feelings for me? But in reality, I felt more nervous and uneasy. I couldn’t have children, but Neil had a child who was

if he knew

surely become a treasure to his family. He and Karina would inevitably intersect because of the child, and how could

Neil noticed I was lost in

can’t be left without an heir because of me.” I forced a smile.

selfish, and I didn’t want to see Neil change. As time went on, we might argue about not having children,

“I was going to be mad about Russel, but I suddenly feel better after seeing you

Neil pulled me into his arms, gently massaging my