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 us.

towards my parents. My dad had decided to handle a business

he had always kept his

what to say,” I confessed.

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

had their differences, she had let bygones be bygones. Besides,

clear that Lucas still held his sister in high

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

can you and Norah manage with Serena

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

right, and be careful of Neil and that Karina, okay?” Even

wanting to take Serena and Brandon for a paternity test. That would have just

the call, Norah had breakfast ready and called me over

the gate opened, and Russel came in looking rather worn out, with faint dark circles under his

the table, “Dr. Russel, have

Russel nodded, “Sure.”

being very observant, quickly ate a bit and then went to play with the kids, leaving

there really wasn’t much to discuss

than the thing with Karina,

I wasn’t expecting was for him

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

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 consider marrying me?”

the ring, stunned, “Why

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