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.”

Serena and Brandon was no surprise. When I first

should rest. I’ll sleep on the couch.” Russel spoke

really tired.” I nodded. It was late and the issue about the

together to catch seafood and preparing a meal from our catch, or engaging in activities like

diving. It had been a while since

was also 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 a decent diver. I had been fascinated with it for a time and even dived with Stella. Today,

as much seafood as possible.” I joked with Russel, “We don’t want to go hungry at lunch.”

his wetsuit, carrying an oxygen tank. After giving me an okay sign, we

size of my palm. I returned to the yacht, feeling content.

of diving was 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

was swimming up, I felt something swimming below me. I soon found I couldn’t

rope.

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

tried to swim back down to cut the rope. But without any

thin line.

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Russel was, and if

dived down, it would have probably been too late.

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 process, but seeing my blood disperse in the water,