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.

door. He looked surprised to see me in the elevator,

to me.

seemed to have just showered too, and he smelled like the

I

violently. I quickly grabbed the

the elevator stopped at the fifth

who had also steadied himself, looked at me. His voice was

did I run into my ex-husband in an elevator, but then we were also stuck

elevator’s emergency system. They assured us that they were going to send someone to

remain calm.

to me. He considered lighting a cigarette but decided

the elevator seemed to drop, but it didn’t fall all the way. My

my mind was filled with thoughts of Serena and Brandon. What would have happened to them if something had happened

I became emotionally unstable.

moment, I had no other choice but to

you off to this late?” Neil asked, probably out of boredom.

find Russel.” I replied casually.

he’s with Karina. They were college classmates and friends.” Neil stated nonchalantly,

thought about that, considering I didn’t know whether Karina was

Karina possibly have to talk

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

faint sound of people talking outside. The hotel maintenance crew asked us a few questions and assured us

lost balance, it would stop, causing no

more composed, but his furrowed brow indicated

but that time, it was more intense. 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 forced