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.

questions, Furthermore, I couldn’t let Russel find out that I had asked

a loud thud echoed from the

to see Neil, fist raised, ready to punch

hell are you

moment, his fist deviated from its path and slammed into the door instead.

door with such force. It was as if all

trickling down

have said or done

asked, noticing the fresh cut on his

off his mouth and gave a wry smile. “I’m fine, just need to clean it up. Let’s

followed us as we walked back into the living room.

disappeared from the yard, and I let out a sigh of relief.

say to him? Why did you two fight?” I asked Russel, displeasure evident in

go

inside.”

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

Russel to have that conversation with Neil,

I said, deciding to switch topics, ‘Russel, go clean yourself up.

mood and asked

weak smile and answered, “It’s nothing. Go take care of your

nodded and left us

couldn’t help but feel uneasy about Neil’s outburst. Was it really just

I were both in a miserable state

your mind?” I asked gently.

matter and shouldn’t be taken lightly, especially without concrete

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

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