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?”
she went too far. Russel was a great guy; why should he have been the
towards Chloe Reynolds was pretty harsh. Sometimes I worried if being with him and possibly having conflicts might
thoughts were all over the place, they were
my views. As a man, he
mom looked upset. I guess she
as I started to feel a bit unwell.
found a private hospital for me. The medical facilities were top-notch, just a bit farther away. I’d have to endure a
consider staying here.” After several checks, the doctor
with
date, and twins might come early. If your water breaks or if you bleed at home, it could get messy. You should rest in the hospital to ensure the safety of
mom jumped in and said, “Alright, let’s get her settled
“OK.”
I ended up in the 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
a phone call
Ms. Finch?” Karina’s hesitant voice came over
but Karina spoke quickly, “Are you
the phone back near my ear. I was alone in the single room as my mom had gone to fetch something for
it?” My voice was dull and
you come by lately? It’s dangerous not to have regular check-ups as you’re approaching your due date.”
hospitals. Is there a problem?” I
your last visit half a month ago?” Karina was
point in denying it. “Yes, I am pregnant.
and then asked, “Is Neil the
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