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?”

was a great guy; why should he have been the father

scary deep down. His attitude towards Chloe Reynolds was pretty harsh. Sometimes I worried if being with him and possibly having conflicts might have put

over the place, they were there

kids.” My dad shared my views. As a man, he surely wanted

looked upset. I guess she needed time to digest all of

explaining further, as I started to feel a bit unwell.

The medical facilities were top-notch, just

consider staying here.” After several

there a problem with the

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 you and the

my mom jumped in and said, “Alright, let’s get her

“OK.”

up in the hospital until the day I gave birth. I was bedridden, only allowed to go to the restroom or eat. Pregnancy was

phone call ruined

Karina’s hesitant voice came over the

up, but Karina spoke quickly, “Are you

in the

voice was dull and

Why haven’t you come by lately? It’s dangerous not to 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 didn’t reveal any

switched hospitals. Is there

on your last visit half a month ago?” Karina was relentless. After discovering

in denying it. “Yes, I

silent for a while and then asked, “Is Neil the father of the

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