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?”
too far. Russel was a great guy; why should he have been the father
Chloe Reynolds was pretty harsh. Sometimes I worried if being
thoughts were all over the place, they
focus on raising the kids.” My dad shared my views. As a man, he
guess she needed time to digest all
I started to feel a bit unwell. I decided
me. The medical facilities were top-notch, just a
consider staying here.” After several
a problem with the
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
could respond, my mom jumped in and
“OK.”
to go to the restroom or eat. Pregnancy was indeed tiring, but I was happy, eagerly waiting for my babies to arrive
phone call ruined
Ms. Finch?” Karina’s hesitant voice came over the
to hang up, but Karina spoke quickly,
was alone in the single room as my mom had
My voice
have regular check-ups as you’re approaching your due date.” Karina sounded very professional, questioning me for not following the check-up schedule. Her tone
Is there a problem?” I replied
half a month ago?” Karina was relentless. After discovering my pregnancy, she must have dug up my record
point in denying it. “Yes, I am pregnant. Maybe your
for a while and then asked, “Is Neil the
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