Chapter 393

“Russel, you and Ms. Finch seem to be getting along pretty well!” Karina initiated a conversation with us.

Russel didn’t deny it, but instead countered, “You and Neil are on good terms too, aren’t you?”

“It’s okay. After all, we’ve been apart for so long, there are many things that need to be rekindled. But it’s okay,” Karina smoothed over her still damp hair. Her voice was soft and soothing. “We had a foundation. We didn’t split up voluntarily. So, we’ll cherish this hard-won reconciliation. Besides, the kid is important. We have to

think about him too.”

With that, Karina patted Hiram on the head, “Hiram, go practice your handwriting. Mommy will stay here and enjoy the breeze.”

Hiram obediently turned and went back to the room.

I didn’t want to stick around listening to Russel and Karina’s chat. So, I excused myself, “You guys carry on. I’m going for a shower.”

“All right.” Russel replied gently, “I’ll come and blow-dry your hair later.”

I didn’t think it was necessary, but I nodded anyway. Russel’s eyes instantly brightened.

After a quick shower, I changed and went back to the balcony only to find that Russel was gone. He was not on the balcony, nor in the room.

I was a bit puzzled but also a little relieved. That way, I could have dried my hair myself and avoided the awkwardness if Russel really actually helped.

But even after I finished drying my hair, Russel still hadn’t returned.

I initially wanted to go to bed, but I wasn’t sleepy. So, I decided to look for Russel.

appeared at the door. He looked surprised to see

to me.

just showered too, and he smelled like the same rose-scented

in the elevator, I could only stare at the changing

felt the elevator jerk violently. I quickly

the elevator stopped at the fifth floor and remained motionless.

himself, looked at me. His voice was

did I run into my ex-husband in an elevator,

elevator’s emergency system. They assured us that they were going to send someone to fix it immediately and

remain calm.

again. Neil stood next to me. He considered lighting a cigarette but decided against

to drop, but it didn’t fall all the way. My

my mind was filled with thoughts of Serena and Brandon. What would have happened to them

worries, I became emotionally

no other choice but to wait.

you off to this late?” Neil asked, probably

Russel.” I

They were college classmates and friends.” Neil stated nonchalantly, hands

hadn’t thought about that, considering I didn’t know whether Karina was

Karina possibly have to talk about?”

lowered my head and started playing with my phone. The signal in the elevator was weak. So, I stopped

of people talking outside. The hotel maintenance crew asked us a few questions and

and starts. Each time I lost balance, it would stop, causing

much more composed, but his furrowed brow indicated that he was not

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