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.

surprised to see me in the elevator, but quickly regained his composure and entered without speaking

to me.

and he smelled like the same rose-scented hotel soap I had used.

the two of us were in the elevator, I could only stare at the changing numbers on the

I felt the elevator jerk violently. I quickly grabbed the

elevator stopped at the

malfunctioned.” Neil, who had also steadied himself, looked at me. His voice was

I felt incredibly unlucky. Not only did I run

contacted the hotel through the elevator’s emergency system. They assured us that they were going to send someone to fix it

remain calm.

fell silent again. Neil stood next to me.

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

truly scared because I felt in danger, and my mind was filled with thoughts of Serena and Brandon. What would have happened to them if something had happened

I became

at that moment, I had no other choice but to

late?” Neil

I replied

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

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

“What could Russel and Karina possibly have

The signal in the elevator was weak. So, I stopped using it after a

crew asked us a few questions and assured us

some reason, the elevator started dropping again, in fits and starts. Each time I lost balance, it would stop, causing no

much more composed, but his furrowed brow

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