Chapter 361

“Halt!”

Neil blocked Russel with his hand, his eyes full of anger. “What are you doing here?”

Russel chuckled coldly. “Looking for Irene.”

Russel pointed at me. I looked terrible, with Russel’s words still echoing in my mind.

Karina was back. That meant any attempts at rekindling my relationship with Neil were pointless.

It was time to set boundaries with Neil, but not now.

“Neil, let Russel go. I’ve already talked to him.” I said to Neil.

Neil stared blankly at me. “What did you talk about?”

“I’ve always liked Irene, and that hasn’t changed. What did she tell you?” Russel answered for me.

This answer only infuriated Neil more. My past entanglement with Russel had caused several arguments between Neil and me, and now Russel was standing right in front of me.

I might have been scared before, but now, thinking of Karina and Russel’s words, I felt the need to protect myself.

If I was destined to be hurt again, why shouldn’t 1 pu

up a shield first?

go. I’ll

and left, and this time Neil didn’t

up to me. He sat where Russel

that I was feeling

“Why did you see

told him I was living here.” I tried to calm myself, trying to

Finch.” Neil stood up to

settled. If my dad is released, my mom might change her opinion of you. Neil, I

confusion. After a few seconds, he frowned. “You seem off today.

it well? I quickly avoided Neil’s gaze and forced a smile. “No, it’s just

at me. “I know I really want a child, but you don’t have to put so much pressure on yourself.

was stunned by this and

to smooth my messy hair and gave me a helpless smile. “Don’t be upset about this. You’ve always been weak, and you’ve lost a child before. I share the blame. I just want you to be with me,

didn’t expect Neil to have such thoughts. He was even willing to adopt a

were all over the

for me? But in reality, I felt more nervous and uneasy. I

care if he knew about

treasure to his family. He and Karina would inevitably intersect because of the child, and how could I, stuck in the middle,

about?” Neil noticed I was lost in thought and

an heir because of me.” I forced a smile. I sounded old-fashioned. Having a child was necessary to

As time

children.” Neil gently rubbed my nose as he smiled indulgently. “I was going to be mad about Russel, but I suddenly feel better after seeing you unhappy

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