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

in, Dr. Karina teased, “Ms. Finch,

mutual friends. It’s quite normal to cross paths,

think?” I retorted.

she smirked, her smile deepening as she brushed a lock of hair from her face..

are, back with a child. Isn’t that more unusual?” I stared down at her, a hint of disdain in

eyes.

had to admit that her

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

what did that have to

You should explain this to Neil. If he finds it reasonable and doesn’t mind, then it’s fine.

calm exterior wavering slightly. “Of course, as long as he accepts me, that’s all

of grace and patience in front of Ryan and Faith.

my daddy!” Hiram suddenly emerged from the living room, rushing back to Karina’s side.

Neil inside, so

was still here and not answering the phone, she

your dad.” Karina replied softly, ignoring

as they were out of sight, I closed

Hiram’s entrance, asked, “Why is Neil’s

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

envy you,” Stella admitted, her voice tinged with sadness. “At least you got out of that toxic marriage and

Stella in such distress, all I could feel was

and Alicia hadn’t seen the messages