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?”
great guy; why should he have been the father of someone
was pretty harsh. Sometimes I worried
over the place, they
the kids.” My dad shared my views.
I guess she needed time to
as I started to feel a bit unwell.
The medical facilities were top-notch, just a bit farther away. I’d have to endure
Finch, you should consider staying here.” After several checks, the
with
you’re approaching your due 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 you and the babies.” The
respond, my mom jumped in and said,
“OK.”
bedridden, only allowed to go to the restroom or eat. Pregnancy was indeed tiring, but I was happy, eagerly waiting for my babies to
call ruined
Ms. Finch?” Karina’s hesitant voice
up, but Karina spoke quickly,
my ear. I was alone in the single room as my
it?” My voice was dull and
have regular check-ups as you’re approaching your due date.” Karina sounded very professional, questioning
there
our hospital because you saw me on your last visit half a month ago?” Karina was relentless. After discovering my pregnancy, she must have dug
in denying it. “Yes, I am pregnant. Maybe your treatment
then asked, “Is Neil
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