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.

mother of three. I suggested that she should head back first, “Stella, why don’t you head back home? I’ll

with her

a cab?” Stella’s gaze landed on Neil as she retorted, “Isn’t there a ready-made

engrossed in his phone, seemingly replying to some

neither agreeing nor refusing outright

you in a hurry to get back?”

“No.” Neil replied

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

word. He and Stella always seemed to clash, Conversation

someone else to pick her up. So, I mustered up the courage

with this guy.

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

grunted before hastily exiting, leaving just Neil,

room.

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

and were starting to

Neil noticed my

causing the right eyelash to dislodge

pause. Neil, seated quite close to me and without any vision impairment, had a clear view of the false

pinching the false eyelash, and pulled it

motion.

commenting on my make-up, “Your

made me feel a bit awkward. Indeed, the

try it out, and I didn’t refuse.

did he have to do

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

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