Chapter 406

“Thanks. You better get going. Take a shower and change into some clean clothes.”

I called out to Neil as we reached the car.

His expression was apathetic, seemingly unbothered by his soaked state at the time. Faith insisted on him getting a taste of hardship, and there was nothing I could have done about it.

“All right, I’m off then.” After a brief reply, Neil headed back home with his umbrella. I instructed Norah to get in the backseat with Serena, then hopped into the driver’s seat, ready to go home.

Upon arriving home, my mom noticed the doll and asked, “Did you buy this for Serena?”

I hesitated for a moment, then gave a small nod, “Yeah.”

Norah seemed taken aback and looked like she wanted to say something, but I shot her a warning look. She was a smart woman. She knew better than to speak

out of turn.

“Why didn’t you get one for Brandon?” My dad questioned, noticing the doll.

“Well, it was just a little gift that came with a clothing purchase. There was only one. I’ll get something for Brandon later.” I came up with an excuse on the spot. If my parents knew the doll was from Neil, they would have probably thrown it away immediately.

Despite everything that had happened between Neil and me, I wanted to keep that gift for Serena. The child was innocent, and I didn’t want to deprive her of that small token from her father.

simply placing the doll aside. Serena and Brandon were still too young to play

at now?” Stella, carrying her child, came over to visit three days later. Mitch had been quite busy at that time. So, she often popped over for

been really busy and hasn’t been home much,” I replied, munching on some

asked much about Russel’s work situation, even which hospital he ended up at. He was a man

the kitchen where my parents were bustling around, then lowered her voice, “You

by surprise. Russel had previously warned me to avoid Karina and not to believe anything she said. Then he was working at the same hospital as her,

going

he didn’t need to compromise for the sake

heard it from Mitch, but I’m not sure, so I came to ask you. It’s really strange,” Stella gossiped, “Didn’t Karina initially pursue Russel? They had a complicated relationship,, why would they end up working at the same

settled in my heart. I never really considered being with Russel, I didn’t want to interfere with his life. But if he had to get entangled with someone, it could

Karina, and then that? I felt like I

I’ll call him later and

just a

her point, I dialed Russel’s number, feeling just

rang a few times before it was picked up. And to my surprise, it was Karina’s voice on the other end, “Hello, who is this?”

his contacts. So, Karina’s question was clearly

wasn’t jealous, but I was puzzled and taken aback.

I asked.

a hint of amusement. “What is he doing? Let him answer now,” I demanded, annoyance flaring in my chest. The feeling of being toyed with was far from pleasant.

can’t take the call right now,” Karina repeated.

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