Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 416

Chapter 416

“Right, we’re not even friends, Dr. Karina, Let’s make that clear. I chimed in, casting a shadow over Neil’s already gloomy mood.

Karina pretended to be disappointed, “You were once married, after all. There’s no need to be so indifferent. Perhaps, you could just be regular friends moving

forward.”

It was a pretense of reconciliation but, in reality, a display of triumph.

Wasn’t the frosty distance between Neil and me the perfect tonic to her insecurities?

“Whatever kind of friendship it is, I’m not interested. I haven’t had breakfast yet. I’m heading home.” I didn’t play along with Karina’s performance.

Once I found my car, I loaded up the groceries I’d bought and drove home.

If there was any chance of Neil and me being ‘regular friends; why would I have moved to Eldoria?

When I got home, Serena and Brandon were already awake.

Norah was making them exercise. Seeing me, she took the groceries from me, “Ms. Finch, I’ll start breakfast.”

Norah went to the kitchen, and I stayed with the kids.

During that time, my mom/sent a video call. Other than checking in on the kids, she wanted to talk about Lucas’ affairs. To my surprise, Lucas had drawn up a will. After the immediate family, my mom was next in line.

That meant that if something happened to Lucas’ immediate family, all his wealth would have gone to my mom.

was a surprise to all

my parents. My dad had decided to handle a business matter reasonably, which Lucas took as a betrayal. Ever since that time, our families had

for my uncle, he had always kept his distance.

know what to

even if she does, how is she going to face everything? If

brother, after all. Even if they had their differences, she had let bygones be bygones. Besides, Lucas’ will must

held his sister in high

Dad going to stay there for a while?” I asked, “Considering my aunt’s condition, you’ll

“Yes, can you and Norah manage with Serena

both very well-behaved,” I assured her, “You guys take care of everything there and come back

right, and be careful of Neil and that Karina, okay?” Even in those circumstances, my mom was worried about

Serena and Brandon for

Norah had breakfast ready and called me over to eat.

looking rather worn out, with faint dark circles under his

“Dr. Russel, have you

Russel nodded, “Sure.”

went to

really wasn’t much to discuss

Karina, I generally

expecting was for him to propose today.

ring from his pocket. It was the same one he

tired but sparkling. His voice was

“I stared at the ring, stunned, “Why

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