Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 426

I couldn’t help but chuckle. She must have heard my voice when she called Neil and decided to check in on us.

“I’m afraid you’re mistaken, Dr. Karina. Neil isn’t here,” I replied with a touch of frostiness.

After all, it was clear that Neil and I needed to keep our distance after the day’s events.

It wasn’t entirely our fault though.

Stella’s situation had complicated matters and I was in no mood to dwell on it. I just wanted to save time.

Dr. Karina didn’t seem convinced as her eyes scanned the yard before finally resting on the door leading into the living room. “Really? Why can’t I reach him then? Weren’t you with him just

now?”

“We were together earlier, but he left a short while ago. I think he went back to Mitch’s place. Maybe you could try looking for him there.” I told her the truth. There was no point in hiding it

from her.

Dr. Karina’s expression shifted subtly. Instead of leaving immediately, she turned to Hiram. “Hiram, didn’t you need to use the restroom earlier? Why don’t you ask Ms. Finch if you could use hers?”

Hiram looked to me, perplexed, before obediently asking, “Ms. Finch, may I use your restroom, please?”

I was surprised by how quickly he picked up on Karina’s underlying intentions.

“Sure, go ahead.” I couldn’t deny him. If she wanted Hiram to check if Neil was here, so be it.

into the living room while I stayed back, ensuring Karina didn’t follow

break the uneasy silence that had set in, Dr. Karina teased, “Ms. Finch,

It’s quite normal to

think?” I retorted.

good ex should be like a ghost,” she smirked, her smile deepening as she brushed a lock of hair from her face..

with a child. Isn’t that more unusual?” I stared down at

eyes.

admit that

force me to abort if they discovered I was pregnant. I had to fake my death,” she explained calmly, her reasons sounding plausible.

that have to do with me?

Neil. If he finds it reasonable and doesn’t mind, then it’s fine. Telling me doesn’t make a

wavering slightly. “Of course, as long as he accepts me, that’s all that matters. But you’ve been getting too close to the father of my child. Your constant presence

facade of grace and patience

go find my daddy!” Hiram suddenly emerged from the living room, rushing back to

Neil inside, so they could

expression relaxed slightly. If Neil was still here and not answering the phone, she would inevitably

go find your dad.” Karina replied softly, ignoring

soon as they were out of sight, I

Hiram’s entrance, asked, “Why

able to distance myself from Neil. Whether it’s Bonnie or Karina, they all seem to have

her voice tinged with sadness. “At least you got out of that toxic marriage and now have a simple, happy life. I’m just entering the mess and I don’t know what

could feel was sympathy. Just then, our

with the group. Barbara and Alicia hadn’t seen the messages