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.

still at Stella’s place, who herself was a mother of three. I suggested that she should head back first, “Stella, why don’t you head

done with her fluids.”

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

engrossed in his phone, seemingly replying to some messages.

lifted his gaze, neither agreeing nor refusing outright

inquired, “Neil, are you in a hurry to get

“No.” Neil replied

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

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

alone, as she would need a cab or someone else to pick her up. So, I mustered up the courage to ask Neil if he

my surprise, Stella instantly declined, “No need. I don’t get along with this guy. I fear it might

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

just Neil, Serena, and me in

room.

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

eyelashes Stella had applied were too dense and were starting to loosen,

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

the right eyelash to dislodge partially, leaving only a bit of glue

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

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

motion.

the false eyelash into the trash can before commenting on my make-up, “Your

words made me feel a bit awkward. Indeed, the look didn’t suit me. But Stella

try it out, and I didn’t

he have to

thought, my embarrassment evaporated, and I responded nonchalantly, “I don’t see how it’s any of your business”

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