Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 382

“Didn’t Neil go back to Rosemont? Did Karina’s scheme fall through?” I could then talk about Neil as casually as if we were discussing the latest gossip about a

friend.

“How did you know?” Stella asked in a surprised manner.

“I was at the hospital for a postnatal check-up earlier. The doctor knows Karina, and I overheard their conversation,” I explained truthfully.

Stella clicked her tongue. “You and Neil must have been sworn enemies in a past life. You’ve moved all this way and still can’t seem to escape him.”

I had to agree with her; in my past life, I had held a deep grudge against Neil. I had refused to divorce him, nearly preventing him from marrying his true love.

Our conversation was cut short when Stella’s baby started crying.

When I arrived home, I could hear Brandon crying. My father was desperately trying to soothe him but to no avail. I quickly took over, and my father sank into the couch, clutching his back as if in pain.

“Dad, are you okay?” I asked worriedly. He was in his sixties, and his health wasn’t as robust as it used to be.

“Just an old ailment,” he sighed, “I’m old. But now that I have two grandchildren; I have no regrets in life.”

His health wasn’t great. His back especially wasn’t great since he used to sit in an office all day. My mother, on the other hand, had a heart condition and couldn’t exert herself too much.

If it wasn’t for Russel’s tireless efforts, I might not have been able to manage both kids on my own.

to him. So, I planned to hire a couple of housekeepers and a nanny

up at my house. My parents trusted him so much

went over to help with the kids or bring food. But today, he had a suitcase with him, “I need to go back to Rosemont for about

I could tell that

I need to go check on him.” Russel tried to

before, and Chloe’ death had only exacerbated their issues. But blood is thicker than

a good kid. And we I know how you feel about Rena, but if your dad wants to introduce you to other women, you should agree.

Russel was under for

can’t be forced, and I was

my father’s words; he was

I felt compelled to say something,

in a week.” Russel nodded, and then he left, as

Russel gone, my parents and I shared a knowing look. They knew I was unaware of my good fortune, but they also knew that even if I agreed to be with Russel, we wouldn’t have received his family’s approval.

was charming enough to win their favor unless the kids I had were actually Russel’s. I couldn’t imagine what kind of scandal it would have caused if I, a divorced woman

was with the kids. Serena and Brandon were more obedient to him

help. So, I

“Ding dong!”

kids’ diapers, the doorbell rang. My mother quickly went to answer

loud voice, “Rena, we’re here!”

Brandon. Their wide-eyed expressions were

our living room was spacious. With Stella and Mitch’s family of five, Barbara’s family of three, Alicia Rider, and Cooper Clarke, the house was suddenly bustling.

are these your little treasures?” Stella was the first to approach Serena and Brandon, “They’re so cute! Even

concept of free love?” I replied with a chuckle. It had been almost a year since I previously saw Stella. So, seeing her then