Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 508

Chapter 508

Hearing Stella’s explanation, I finally heaved a sigh of relief, albeit secretly.

This chatterbox definitely couldn’t be let in on the real deal. She just couldn’t keep a

secret.

“Could be. I mean, I’m a sucker for a good looker, and guess they are too.” I casually

chimed in.

Just then, a different nurse arrived. She was a bit older and probably more experienced. She asked me where my child was, and Neil’s voice echoed from a nearby distance, “Over

here.”

Serena was nestled cozily in his arms, occasionally gazing up at him with a lively smile. The sight was rather heartwarming, reminiscent of a father-daughter bond.

Stella’s eyes were darting around. Her biggest hobby had been gossiping. If something felt off, she just had to stick her nose in it.

“Maybe the mother should be holding her.” the nurse suggested to Neil, “Moms usually have a better touch.”

I reached out to take Serena from Neil’s arms. As the nurse was instructing me on how to hold her for the injection, Neil suddenly voiced his concern, “Will this be a one-shot deal?”

The nurse hesitated for a second. The marks from the previous jab were still evident on Serena’s forehead. She appeared somewhat embarrassed, “The previous nurse was a bit jittery due to lack of experience. I can assure you that I’ll get it right the first time.”

Neil’s stern look softened a bit upon hearing this. He seemed even more concerned for Serena than I was, though I had no proof of this.

This time, thankfully, the procedure was successful. Serena let out a small cry, but at least the IV was now in place. I carried her to the IV room, which was deserted at this late hour. There were only me, Serena, Stella, and Neil.

I suggested that she should head back first,

with her fluids.”

Neil as she retorted, “Isn’t there a ready-made driver

phone, seemingly

he lifted his gaze, neither agreeing nor refusing

“Neil, are you in a hurry

“No.” Neil replied

this good deed through and drop Rena and the kid at my place later?” Stella sfood up with her bag slung over her shoulder, ready

responded curtly, without uttering a single unnecessary word. He and Stella always seemed to clash,

someone else to pick her up. So, I mustered up the courage to ask Neil if he could

“No need. I don’t get along with this guy. I fear it might bring bad luck if

as he retorted coldly, “Good. I wasn’t planning on

exiting, leaving just Neil, Serena, and me in the

room.

alcohol was making my head swim slightly. But I had to hold Serena, so I struggled to keep my eyes open.

were starting to loosen, obstructing my vision. The discomfort forced me to blink incessantly.

a twitch in your eye?” Neil

right eyelash to dislodge partially, leaving only a bit

seated quite close to me and without any vision impairment, had a clear view of the false eyelash dangling from my eye.

extended his hand, gently pinching the false eyelash, and pulled

motion.

the false eyelash into the trash can before commenting on my make-up, “Your style is different from Stella’s, no need to force yourself into this spicy, seductive

Indeed, the look didn’t

it out, and I didn’t refuse.

he have to do with

that thought, my embarrassment evaporated, and I responded nonchalantly, “I don’t see how it’s

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