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 of us.

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

for my uncle, he had always

what to say,”

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

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

held his sister

asked, “Considering my aunt’s condition, you’ll probably need to

confirmed, “Yes, can you and Norah manage with Serena

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

okay?” Even in

my house, wanting to take Serena and Brandon for a paternity test. That

ending the call, Norah had breakfast ready and

then, the gate opened, and Russel came in looking rather worn out,

table, “Dr. Russel, have you

Russel nodded, “Sure.”

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

much

with Karina,

for him to

from his pocket. It was the same one he had given me once before, which I had returned.

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

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

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