Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 461

Chapter 461

I sighed in relief. As long as Serena and Brandon weren’t kicking up a fuss for me, it would be a piece of cake to handle the

situation.

A while after hanging up the phone, Russel walked back into the hospital room. Dressed in a white coat with glasses and a mask. on, his cool, refined eyes were the only features visible. It was hard to reconcile this calm demeanor with the ferocity he displayed towards Louis the night prior.

Both he and Neil were blessed with handsome features, and the air of gentlemen seemed to come naturally to them. When they were calm and composed, it was impossible to imagine them resorting to violence.

“I’m sorry I’ve been so busy lately. I should have taken better care of you. You’ve become so weak,” Russel said, sitting at the edge of my bed, a note of self-reproach in his voice.

“It’s not your fault, Russel. I’ve always been frail. With Yara recently staying with us, Norah and I probably overexerted ourselves a bit. We’ll be fine after some rest,” I found myself consoling Russel instead.

Neil was right. Now that everyone assumed we were together, as a man, Russel felt obliged to take care of me and protect me. He assured me that he would do everything in his power to fulfill this role. His eyes twinkled behind his glasses, reminiscent of the captivating stars in the night sky.

I felt a bit awkward because Russel and I weren’t actually a couple. It was a misunderstanding on others’ part. He didn’t have to take care of me because of this baseless title.

Even though he was willing to do so, the more he did for me, the more inappropriate it felt. Yet, I couldn’t get Russel to back down

at that moment.

“Russel, you…” I hesitated, then continued, “can you avoid conflicts with Neil in the future? Especially, can you avoid getting physical?”

a hint of jealousy in his voice. “It was Neil who started it. Are you still

the only one here, and I couldn’t just call Neil to have this conversation. It

just don’t want to see you two like this anymore. I know Neil started it, and I’m not blaming you. If he tries to pick

smile finally broke out on Russel’s face. “So, you’re

didn’t want anyone to get hurt because of me, especially not

Russel’s smile deepened. “Every bit of your concern for me, every time you worry about me, it’s like finding an oasis in the desert,”

that dramatic?” I asked, unable to suppress a

don’t understand how I feel,” Russel responded. His hand twitched as if wanting to hold mine, but he stopped himself. In this regard,

feelings for me, and I’ve tried to accept them, but

silence until Russel’s phone rang. It was a nurse from his department, and he had to leave for some urgent matter. Before he left, he told me to rest and said he would check on Serena and Brandon during lunch and in

home!” I couldn’t help but

leaned forward, pulling down his mask with one hand and gently holding the back of my head

apologetically. “Sorry, I’ve wanted to do that for a long time, but it seems

speechless, unsure of how

left. He was a dedicated doctor, and work was important

daze, a thought suddenly struck me. What happened to Louis? Was he sent

Chapter 461

hospital?

cause a lot

as I was getting anxious, footsteps echoed in the hallway. As I looked up, I

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