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.

three. I suggested that she should head back first, “Stella, why

with

gaze landed on Neil as she retorted, “Isn’t there

seemingly replying to some messages. At

neither agreeing

in a

“No.” Neil replied

this good deed through and drop Rena and the kid at my

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

Stella to head back alone, as she would need a cab or someone

get along with this guy. I fear it might bring bad luck if I ride in

coldly, “Good. I wasn’t planning

leaving just Neil, Serena, and

room.

was feeling quite tired, and the alcohol was making my head swim slightly. But I had to hold Serena, so I struggled to keep

eyelashes Stella had applied were too dense and were starting to loosen, obstructing my vision. The

Neil noticed my

gaze to look at Neil, causing the right eyelash to dislodge

was an awkward pause. Neil, seated quite close to me and without any vision impairment, had a

hand, gently pinching the false eyelash, and pulled it off in one swift

motion.

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,

bit awkward. Indeed, the look didn’t suit me.

out, and I didn’t

did he have

responded nonchalantly, “I don’t see how it’s any of your business”

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