Chapter 510
After hearing Stella’s words, a sense of urgency and concern flashed across Russel’s eyes, tinged with a hint of reproach. He questioned me, “Why didn’t you tell me sooner?”
“Weren’t you with Karina at that time?” I retorted.
Russel seemed to be taken aback by my response and just stared at me in silence.
Stella defended me, “Don’t look at Rena like that. I used to encourage her to accept you, thinking you were a decent and loyal man, not like Neil. But it seems I was wrong. Birds of a feather flock together, huh? How could clear water spring from a mire?”
Russel’s face darkened at her harsh words. Luckily, we were alone, so there was no one else to witness his humiliation.
“I had something important to deal with last night,” Russel started, pausing to glance at Stella. His gaze was slightly hesitant, but then he regained his composure and asked, “Since you knew Karina was here, did you tell Neil?”
“Why would I tell Neil? It’s their business, not mine.” I replied nonchalantly.
“Alright, I understand.” Russel contemplated for a moment before turning towards the front door. “Is Serena in there too? I’d like to see her.”
Stella looked at me questioningly, but I subtly shook my head, not wanting her to stop Russel.
Russel’s affection for the kids was genuine, untainted by any pretense. I wasn’t heartless enough to keep him away from them.
Still, I felt compelled to say, “Please wait here for a minute. I’ll bring Serena out.’
in his tracks.
inside to get Serena, who was doing better today, though
He took her
Daddy?”
the word “Daddy” stung a little. For the past six months, everyone saw Russel as Serena and Brandon’s
must have become a habit by now, hence
to notice anything amiss. She was just frowning at the scene, probably comparing Russel’s
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seemed to enjoy being in Russel’s arms, occasionally
moment. But then Russel’s phone rang, forcing him
took Serena from him and glanced at his phone.
that she might have had a hand in Russel’s dealings with Whitmore Co., she
He had changed too much, and I wasn’t interested in
later.” Russel replied,
his explanation, but I kept that to myself. I carried Serena and left with Stella. As we stepped inside, Stella closed the door tightly
car had driven away, “Rena, you really don’t plan on getting back together with Russel, do you? It seems
was being cold; I was just keeping a safe distance to avoid
It feels like there’s nothing left between you two.” Stella sighed, “It’s a pity for the kids. He’s a good father, I could tell. I noticed it back in Eldoria. I guess all men are the same
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