Chapter 374
When I heard my mom’s words, I was kind of taken aback. I knew what she was getting at; she deeply hoped that Russel and I could end up together.
That harmonious scene before her eyes was what she wished for.
But you know what? Some things just can’t be forced. People who are not meant to be together will never be together.
That was the case with me and Neil.
Russel and I made eye contact for a while, but neither of us said anything.
“I was thinking of making a seafood platter today. Are you down for that?” Russel changed the subject.
“Sure. Do you have the ingredients? Or do we need to run to the store?” I asked. The previous time when I was pregnant, I couldn’t stand the smell of seafood, but this time, I was game for anything.
Seeing my food-craving face, Russel chuckled and said, “I’ve got it covered. I’ll go get it.”
After he left to get the ingredients, my mom finally blurted out, “Rena, Russel’s really good to you. If you guys were together, you could put an end to the mess with
Neil.”
Her words were similar to what Russel had suggested before. I was shocked and asked, “Have you lost your mind? If you think Russel is a good man, don’t screw him over. You want him to play daddy to someone else’s kids?”
realized she went too far. Russel was a great guy; why should he have
deep down. His attitude towards Chloe Reynolds was pretty harsh. Sometimes I worried
the place, they were
dad shared my views. As a man,
I guess she needed time to digest all
didn’t bother explaining further, as I started to feel a bit
The medical facilities were top-notch, just a bit farther away.
here.” After several
problem with the babies?” I asked
you bleed at home, it could get messy. You should rest in the hospital to ensure the safety of you and the
my mom jumped in and said, “Alright,
“OK.”
hospital until the day I gave birth. I was bedridden, only allowed to go to the restroom or eat. Pregnancy was indeed tiring, but I was happy, eagerly waiting for my babies
phone call ruined my cheerful
Finch?” Karina’s hesitant voice
hang up, but Karina spoke
put the phone back near my ear. I was alone in the single room as my mom had gone to fetch something for
voice was
not to have regular check-ups as you’re approaching your due date.” Karina sounded very
switched hospitals. Is there
me on your last visit half a month ago?” Karina was relentless. After discovering my pregnancy, she must have dug up
point in denying it. “Yes, I am pregnant. Maybe your treatment
then asked, “Is Neil the
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