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?”
far. Russel was a great guy; why should he have been
towards Chloe Reynolds was pretty harsh. Sometimes I worried if being with him and possibly having conflicts
thoughts were all over the place, they
dad shared my views.
guess she needed time
didn’t bother explaining further, as I started to feel a bit unwell. I decided to lie down and
my dad found a private hospital for me. The medical facilities were top-notch, just a
Finch, you should consider staying here.” After several checks, the
there a problem with
you bleed at home, it could get messy. You should rest in the hospital to ensure the
respond, my mom jumped in and said, “Alright, let’s get her
“OK.”
day I gave birth. I was bedridden, only allowed to go to the restroom or eat. Pregnancy was
a phone call ruined my
hesitant voice came over
about to hang up, but Karina spoke quickly, “Are you
I was alone in the single room as
it?” My 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,
there a problem?” I replied
you saw me on your last visit half a month ago?” Karina was relentless. After discovering my pregnancy,
it. “Yes, I am pregnant. Maybe
a while and then asked,
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