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.

the living room while I stayed

to break the uneasy silence that had set in, Dr. Karina teased, “Ms. Finch, why were you in Neil’s car earlier? I’m curious.”

mutual friends. It’s quite normal to cross paths, don’t

think?” I retorted.

she smirked, her smile deepening as she brushed a lock

everyone thought you were dead. But here you are, back with a child. Isn’t that more unusual?” I stared down at her, a hint of disdain in my

eyes.

to admit that her situation was indeed more

they’d force me to abort if they discovered I was pregnant. I had to

what did that have to do

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

she stared back at me, her calm exterior 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 is uncomfortable.”

she lost her patience? So much for her facade of grace and patience in front of

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

was clear. He hadn’t found Neil inside,

here and not

Karina replied softly, ignoring

soon as they were out of sight, I closed the

Hiram’s entrance, asked,

was looking for Neil,” I sighed, sitting down. “I don’t think I’ll ever be able to distance myself from Neil. Whether it’s Bonnie or Karina, they all seem to have their eyes on me. But the truth

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

Stella in such distress, all I could feel was sympathy.

the group. Barbara and Alicia hadn’t seen the