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.’
halted in
doing better today, though she seemed less lively and energetic than usual.
He took her from me and
do you remember Daddy?” He asked softly.
the past six months, everyone saw Russel as Serena and Brandon’s father. He often referred to himself as such, especially in public.
become a habit by now, hence his slip of
notice anything amiss. She was just frowning at the scene, probably comparing Russel’s
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enjoy being in Russel’s arms, occasionally laughing and reaching out to
them and let them have their moment. But then Russel’s phone rang, forcing him to take the call.
took Serena from him and glanced at his phone. It was
always did. If Neil and Faith found out she was in Rosemont, and that she might have had a hand in Russel’s dealings with Whitmore
dismissively. He had changed too much, and I wasn’t interested in prying into his business with Karina.
Russel replied, sounding
myself. I carried Serena and left with Stella. As we stepped inside, Stella closed the door tightly behind us.
driven away, “Rena, you really don’t plan on getting back together with Russel, do you? It
think I was being cold; I was just
father, I could tell. I noticed it back
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