Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 393

“Russel, you and Ms. Finch seem to be getting along pretty well!” Karina initiated a conversation with us.

Russel didn’t deny it, but instead countered, “You and Neil are on good terms too, aren’t you?”

“It’s okay. After all, we’ve been apart for so long, there are many things that need to be rekindled. But it’s okay,” Karina smoothed over her still damp hair. Her voice was soft and soothing. “We had a foundation. We didn’t split up voluntarily. So, we’ll cherish this hard-won reconciliation. Besides, the kid is important. We have to

think about him too.”

With that, Karina patted Hiram on the head, “Hiram, go practice your handwriting. Mommy will stay here and enjoy the breeze.”

Hiram obediently turned and went back to the room.

I didn’t want to stick around listening to Russel and Karina’s chat. So, I excused myself, “You guys carry on. I’m going for a shower.”

“All right.” Russel replied gently, “I’ll come and blow-dry your hair later.”

I didn’t think it was necessary, but I nodded anyway. Russel’s eyes instantly brightened.

After a quick shower, I changed and went back to the balcony only to find that Russel was gone. He was not on the balcony, nor in the room.

I was a bit puzzled but also a little relieved. That way, I could have dried my hair myself and avoided the awkwardness if Russel really actually helped.

But even after I finished drying my hair, Russel still hadn’t returned.

I initially wanted to go to bed, but I wasn’t sleepy. So, I decided to look for Russel.

He looked surprised to see me in the elevator, but quickly regained his composure and entered without speaking

to me.

too, and he smelled like the

as the two of us were in the elevator, I could only stare at the changing numbers on the panel.

I felt the elevator jerk violently. I

the elevator stopped at the fifth floor and remained

also steadied himself,

I run into

the elevator’s emergency system. They assured us that they were going

remain calm.

to me. He considered lighting a cigarette but decided

drop, but it didn’t fall all the way. My heart jumped, and I

was truly scared because I felt in danger, and my mind was filled with thoughts of Serena and Brandon. What would have happened to them

I

I had no other

late?” Neil asked, probably out of boredom.

Russel.” I replied

with Karina. They were college classmates and friends.”

about that, considering I didn’t know whether Karina

could Russel and Karina possibly have to

respond. I just lowered my head and started playing with my phone. The signal in the elevator was weak. So, I stopped using

hear the faint sound of people talking outside. The hotel maintenance crew asked us a few questions and assured us that they were working on the issue.

reason, the elevator started dropping again, in fits and starts. Each time I lost

more composed, but his furrowed brow indicated that he

It was as if the elevator was plummeting. The elevator shaft echoed with a loud noise. My hand tightly clutched the handrail, but I was