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.

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

loud thud echoed from the

out to see Neil, fist raised, ready to punch Russel.

the hell are you doing?!” I

at me, his face full of anger. But at the last moment, his fist deviated from its path and slammed into the door instead. The impact-sent a shudder through me.

such force. It was as if all his anger had been funneled into that single

see blood trickling

or done to

cut on his face. He must have been hit

the blood off his mouth and gave a wry smile.

followed us as we walked back

figure disappeared from the yard, and I let out

say to him? Why did you two fight?” I asked

go

inside.”

you. You’re my wife now, and we have kids together,” Russel answered, his wound adding a macabre touch to his

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

switch topics, ‘Russel, go clean yourself up.

and asked her,

care of your

pry, nodded and

help but feel uneasy about Neil’s outburst. Was it really just because of what

both in a miserable

your mind?” I asked

taken lightly, especially

a lot to have this child, and now, with the baby still so young, she was having serious problems with Mitch. It must have been incredibly hard

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