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.

scurried off into the living room while I stayed back,

Karina teased, “Ms. Finch, why were you in

normal to cross paths, don’t you

think?” I retorted.

be like a ghost,” she smirked, her smile deepening as she brushed a lock of hair from

so long, everyone thought you were dead. But here you are, back with a child. Isn’t that more unusual?” I stared down

eyes.

to admit that her situation was indeed

the time. They wouldn’t have approved of us, and I feared they’d force me to abort if they discovered I was pregnant. I had to fake my death,” she explained calmly, her

that have to do

If he finds it

as he accepts me, that’s all that

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

Hiram suddenly emerged from the living room, rushing back to Karina’s

was clear. He hadn’t found Neil

relaxed slightly. If Neil was still here and

find your dad.” Karina replied softly, ignoring me as she

of sight, I closed the door.

had witnessed Hiram’s entrance, asked, “Why is

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 is, I’m the least of Neil’s

her voice tinged with sadness. “At least you got out of that toxic marriage and now have a simple, happy life. I’m

was sympathy. Just then,

group. Barbara and Alicia hadn’t seen the messages earlier, and were now expressing