Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 427

There had always been friction between Neil and Russel. Their relationship had shifted from childhood friends to sworn enemies over the past couple of years. So, I had anticipated their conversation wouldn’t be all sunshine and rainbows.

Russel had likely suggested Neil to recognize his current status and stop meddling in his affairs.

“Do you really think I believe those kids are yours?” Neil’s face appeared icy cold on the surveillance footage.

“I showed you the DNA test results. Do you want me to detail out how she and I conceived these kids?” Russel, being Neil’s long-time friend, knew exactly where to poke to bring out the pain.

The mere thought of such a scene was unbearable for Neil. The fact that he had managed to keep his distance for this long was nothing short of a miracle.

Russel’s words, however, were undoubtedly stirring up those unbearable thoughts in Neil.

Then Neil punched Russel in a fit of rage. Russel didn’t retaliate. When I stepped out, Neil was preparing for another round.

I turned off the surveillance footage, my mind in turmoil.

I hadn’t expected Russel to use this matter to provoke Neil. His actions not only shocked me but also left me disappointed.

“Stella, you go ahead and eat. I have to step out for a bit,” I told Stella as I got up. “Can you ask Norah to watch the kids? I’ll be back soon.”

Stella nodded. She was too preoccupied to meddle in my affairs.

I went straight to Russel’s place. He wasn’t working that evening and seemed surprised to see me. I rarely ever visited him on my own accord. My visits were usually at the behest of my parents.

Russel’s home was as simple and cozy as ever. The aroma of a freshly cooked meal wafted through the air. Stella was at my place today so he hadn’t joined us for dinner.

cold indifference and had now become tender. His hair shimmered softly under the lamp

appreciate these things now. The man standing before me had a perfect exterior and an ability to sway hearts with his act. However, his inner darkness and obsession were just like the man I

down on the sofa, “Russel, can you tell me what you said to provoke

him to stop bothering you. Didn’t I explain that to you?” Russel poured me a glass of water and sat across from me. He wore a gray

Russel one last

a moment, but his answer remained

hadn’t truly opened up

exactly pinpoint my emotions at the moment. I was

have noticed my discomfort. His eyes squinted a little, “What’s wrong? You

replied, “I saw the surveillance footage, the one at the front gate. I heard your entire conversation with Neil. Russel, why

fell, the smile on Russel’s face

was as if my words had struck

believe the DNA test I showed him, he’ll definitely seek the

only reason?” I asked with

understand Neil as well as you do, if not more.” There was a flash of

of course, knew that. But I couldn’t bring myself to trust Russel fully. His explanation made it seem

shifted from me to the water glass on the table. His long eyelashes fluttered like a delicate fan, enhancing

wronged and a bit

became even more tangled. I didn’t feel like staying there any longer. Without another word, I got up and left.

heard Russel call out from

When I got back home, I was still upset,

make matters worse, a more troublesome situation awaited me at home.

had called Stella, and the two were now having