Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 449

“Do you believe her?” I pressed on, though the real question I wanted to ask was buried far deeper. I had seen the craziness of both Russel and Neil in my past life.

What I feared most was that Russel had some dark secret with Karina because of me. that was the case, I wouldn’t be able to handle it.

Russel moved closer to me; his gaze lowered onto mine. His skin was pale and flawless, his features cool and refined. There was a deep gentleness in his eyes that seemed genuine. His voice was low yet soothing, “Why would I believe her? I only believe in you. So can you stop pushing me away?” At that moment, little Brandon in his arms let out a giggle; his baby voice sounded incredibly cute.

“It seems he agrees. What about Serena?” Russel turned his head to Serena in my arms.

He was deliberately changing the subject, not wishing to hear my response.

Serena was behaving at that moment. It seemed that after being held by Neil for a while, her needs were satisfied. She was in a good mood, gnawing on her little hand and occasionally letting out a giggle.

“Let’s talk about it later.” My mind was in a whirl, unable to think about these things, so I casually replied.

But my casual remark seemed to relieve Russel; the usually cold and aloof man now resembled a nervous little boy. The calm facade he was trying to maintain crumbled, revealing a more relaxed expression.

“Okay.” He bent down to give Brandon a kiss.

2

Three days later, I got a call from Stella.

and give Mitch another chance. But to my surprise, she was saying goodbye. “Mitch and I have decided

aback, unable to

thorn in our hearts that leads to fights. There’s no point.” Stella’s tone was seemingly relaxed, but I knew she was suffering. She had invested

I tried to persuade her, knowing how

bitter laugh. “Rena, I’m not you; I can’t tolerate

Neil and was facing his endless scandals, I never thought of divorce. Even when Stella

I wasn’t as independent as

sand in her eyes. If Mitch did something to upset her,

all that matters. Whatever decision you make, I’ll support you.” I refrained

and divide up their assets. When I told Alicia and Barbara the news, their reaction was similar to mine. But in the end, they chose to support

was lost, it was replaced with endless suspicion. Forcing to continue would only bring back the pain. Regardless, Stella and Mitch’s love story and marriage left me with a sense of

and I plan to have a farewell dinner before we leave. Can you join us? I fear I can’t handle

few seconds before replying.

set in an Italian restaurant. If I remember correctly, Stella really enjoyed the cuisine. I used

they were already waiting for me. A baby stroller was placed next to Stella, and little Yara

face lit

gave me a glance but didn’t say anything. His gaze lingered on Yara and occasionally shifted to

Stella/and their children. I didn’t understand how they

alone on the other. I thought it would be just the three of us, but then Neil appeared. He looked slightly

waved