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

this

down, Neil walked up to

that I was feeling worse

he asked, “Why did you

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

Mrs. Finch.” Neil stood

Ethan Foster is settled. If my dad is released, my mom might

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

hidden it well? I quickly avoided Neil’s gaze and forced a smile. “No, it’s just that I

at me. “I know I really want a child, but you don’t

by this and stared

didn’t seem to be lying. He reached up 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

have such thoughts. He was even willing to adopt a child, even with no

were all

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

he not care if he knew about

would definitely want his child back. The child would surely become a treasure to his family. He and Karina would inevitably intersect because of the child, and how could I, stuck

Neil noticed I

have children, I can leave. The Whitmore family can’t be left without an heir because of me.” I forced a smile. I sounded old-fashioned. Having a child was necessary to inherit

change. As time went on, we might argue about not having children, and I

as he smiled indulgently. “I was going to

pulled me into his arms, gently