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.

surprise to all of

My dad had decided to handle a business matter reasonably, which Lucas took as

he had always kept his distance.

to say,” I confessed.

aunt is still in the ICU, so it probably won’t go to me. We don’t want his money! We just want her to get better. But even if she does, how is she going to face everything? If I were her, I don’t know if I could bear it…” My mom choked up towards the

her brother, after all. Even if they had their differences, she had let

was clear that Lucas still held his sister in high regard.

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

and Norah manage with Serena and Brandon?”

they’re both very well-behaved,” I assured her, “You guys take care of everything there and come back when you’re ready.

of Neil and that Karina, okay?” Even in those circumstances, my mom

tell her about Ryan and Faith coming to my house, wanting to take Serena and Brandon for a paternity test. That would have just added

ending the call, Norah had breakfast ready and called me over

and Russel came in looking rather worn out, with faint

Russel, have you eaten? I just finished preparing breakfast.

Russel nodded, “Sure.”

ate a bit and then went to play

really wasn’t much to discuss between us.

thing with Karina,

for him to propose today.

of our silent meal, he took out a diamond ring from his pocket. It was the same one he had given me once before,

then, that ring was before me once again. His eyes were tired but sparkling. His voice was soft and sincere as he asked, “Irene, would you

“Why bring this

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