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

towards 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 been

had

to say,”

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

Even if they had their differences, she had let bygones be bygones. Besides, Lucas’

clear that Lucas still held his

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

you and

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

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

and Faith coming to my house, wanting to take Serena and

the call, Norah had breakfast ready

in looking rather worn out, with faint dark circles under his eyes.

another place at the table, “Dr. Russel, have

Russel nodded, “Sure.”

then went to play with the kids, leaving Russel and me

really wasn’t much to discuss between

thing with Karina,

expecting was for him

pocket. It was the

eyes were tired but sparkling. His voice was soft and sincere as he asked,

“I stared at the ring, stunned, “Why bring this

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