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.

that she should head back first, “Stella,

done with

taking a cab?” Stella’s gaze landed on Neil as she retorted, “Isn’t

engrossed in his phone, seemingly replying to some messages.

lifted his gaze, neither agreeing nor

“Neil, are you in a hurry to get back?”

“No.” Neil replied

kid at my place later?” Stella sfood up with her bag slung over her

single unnecessary word. He and Stella always seemed to

or someone else

Stella instantly declined, “No need. I don’t get along with this guy.

“Good. I wasn’t planning on offering

Stella grunted before hastily exiting, leaving just Neil, Serena, and me in the IV

room.

and the alcohol was making my head swim slightly. But I

to loosen, obstructing my vision. The discomfort forced me to

in your eye?” Neil noticed my strange behavior and asked

I quickly lifted my gaze to look at Neil, causing the right eyelash to dislodge partially, leaving only a

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

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

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, seductive

feel a bit awkward. Indeed, the look

try it out,

what did he have to do

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

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