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.

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

with her fluids.”

landed on Neil as she retorted,

his phone, seemingly replying

he lifted his gaze, neither agreeing

“Neil, are you in a hurry to

“No.” Neil replied

please see this good deed through and drop Rena and the kid at my place later?” Stella sfood up with her bag slung

word. He and Stella always seemed to clash,

need a cab or someone else to pick her

don’t get along with this guy. I fear it might bring bad

coldly, “Good. I wasn’t planning on

just Neil, Serena, and

room.

But I

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

in your eye?” Neil noticed my strange

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

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

false eyelash, and pulled it off

motion.

commenting on my make-up, “Your style is

bit awkward. Indeed, the look didn’t

it out, and

have

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

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