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.”

no surprise. When I first saw that Hiram looked so much like Neil, I had

a scare today. You should rest.

really tired.” I nodded. It was late and the issue about the elevator accident could have been dealt with by the hotel staff later.

seafood and preparing a meal

had been a

the guidance of staff, we boarded a yacht. Each couple

had been fascinated with it for a time and even dived with Stella. Today, she and Mitch chose bungee jumping

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

an oxygen tank. After giving me an okay sign, we

and caught a shrimp the size of

a fish. After wandering around underwater for a

below me. I soon found I couldn’t move as my ankle was tangled in some sort

rope.

Her wetsuit was a different color than mine. It was rosy red.

running low and tried to swim back down to cut the rope. But without any tools

thin line.

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felt weak and wondered where Russel was, and if he would

he dived down, it would have

found a piece of broken glass. That was my lifeline! Just as my oxygen was about to run out, I managed to