Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 394

Russel exhaled a

of relief as he took my hand, “I had a chat with Karina downstairs. If you ever need me, just call, and I’ll be right back.”

He was honest about it, not hiding the fact that he had spent time with Karina.

I said nothing, not feeling jealous or discontent. I was just somewhat puzzled. What could they have possibly discussed? What common ground did they share?

Once we returned to our room, Russel noticed my silence. Assuming I was scared, he brought me water and comforted me.

Still, his tender gestures didn’t make me feel any better.

“Russel, what did you talk about with Karina?” I finally asked.

Russel looked surprised, and a smile played on his lips, “Why? Are you jealous? Or are you worried that we’re plotting something?”

I found his assumption strange, I was merely curious about their conversation, not suspecting any conspiracy.

Seeing my bewilderment, Russel ruffled my hair, “Don’t worry. There’s nothing going on between us. She just wanted to talk about Serena and Brandon. She’s a bit paranoid and thinks Brandon looks like Neil. She keeps asking me for reassurance.”

Karina’s suspicion about Serena and Brandon was no surprise. When I first saw that Hiram

today. You should rest. I’ll sleep

late and the issue about the elevator accident could have been dealt

and preparing a meal from our catch, or engaging in

had been a while

an experienced diver. Following the guidance of staff, we boarded a yacht. Each couple had their own yacht. Once out at sea, we began to dive. Lunch was

it for a time and even dived with Stella. Today, she and

together. Try to gather as much seafood as

me an okay sign, we both dived into the

size of my palm. I returned to the yacht,

not only about the catch but also the sense of freedom swimming like a fish. After wandering around underwater for a while, I decided to go back

me. I soon found I couldn’t move as my ankle was tangled

rope.

than mine. It was rosy red. I waved desperately, hoping she would notice me. She did, but after a glance, she

felt my oxygen running low and tried to swim back down to cut the rope. But without

thin line.

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I used up more oxygen. Soon I felt weak and wondered where Russel was, and if he would have noticed my absence and come looking for me.

if he dived down, it would have probably

found a sharp rock on the seabed and tried to cut the rope. When that failed, I found a piece of broken glass. That was my lifeline! Just as my oxygen was about to run out, I managed to sever the rope. My hand was cut in the