Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 425

Chapter 425

Upon arriving home, Neil helped me extract the stroller from the trunk and set it up. I nestled Serena and Brandon into the stroller, and was about to call for Norah to open the door when it

swung open.

Russel stood in the entrance, a strange expression crossing his face as he saw Neil and me together. The tension between the two men was palpable.

“Thanks for bringing us home, Neil. You better go talk to Mitch,” I said, urging Neil away. “He owes Stella an explanation.”

“I could use a glass of water,” Neil suddenly mentioned.

It would’ve been rude not to invite him in after he’d given us a ride, and refusing him a drink was out of the question.

I handed the stroller to Russel and said, “I’ll get him some water.”

Russel intercepted my hand, “You take the baby inside. I’ll get him some water.”

Reluctantly, I pushed the stroller into the yard. Stella, still in a daze, didn’t notice the tense atmosphere between Neil and Russel. However, I couldn’t help but steal a glance back as I walked

away.

Russel’s back was to me, obscuring his expression, but Neil’s face was clear as day. His sharp gaze met mine, causing me to look away.

I walked into the living room and poured Stella a cup of water.

Russel returned shortly after, silently pouring a glass of water and leaving again.

He must have been uncomfortable with the situation. After all, to outsiders, Russel and I were a married couple.

of Neil was bound to raise questions, Furthermore, I couldn’t let Russel find out that I had asked Neil to dig up

a loud thud echoed from the yard.

out to see Neil, fist raised, ready to punch

are you doing?!” I

But at the last moment, his fist deviated from its path and slammed

the door with such force. It was as if all his anger had

could see blood trickling down from his knuckles.

have said or done to make him lose

cut on his face. He must have been hit by

wry smile. “I’m

gaze followed us as we walked back into the living room.

couple of minutes, Neil’s figure disappeared from the yard, and I let out

say to him? Why did you two

go

inside.”

stay away from you. You’re my wife now, and we have kids together,” Russel answered,

didn’t want Russel to have that conversation with Neil, but what

topics, ‘Russel, go clean yourself up. Stella and I need to have a serious

and asked

and answered, “It’s nothing. Go take care of your wound, Russel.

one to pry, nodded and left us

uneasy about Neil’s outburst. Was it really just because of

were both in

your mind?” I asked

is a serious matter and shouldn’t be taken

arms. She had suffered a lot to have this child, and now, with the baby

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