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.

I stayed back, ensuring Karina didn’t follow him.

teased, “Ms. Finch, why were you in Neil’s car

mutual friends. It’s quite normal

think?” I retorted.

like a ghost,” she smirked, her

dead. But here you are, back with a

eyes.

to admit that her situation was

had no choice at the time. They wouldn’t have approved of us, and I feared they’d force me to abort if they discovered I was pregnant.

did that have

If he finds it reasonable and doesn’t

accepts me, that’s all that matters. But you’ve been getting too close to

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

my daddy!” Hiram suddenly emerged from the living

was clear. He hadn’t found Neil

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

replied softly, ignoring me as she led

out of sight, I closed

asked, “Why is Neil’s son

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 is, I’m the least of Neil’s

got out of that toxic marriage and now have a

feel was

hadn’t seen