Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 394

Russel exhaled a

of relief as he took my hand, “I had a chat with Karina downstairs. If you ever need me, just call, and I’ll be right back.”

He was honest about it, not hiding the fact that he had spent time with Karina.

I said nothing, not feeling jealous or discontent. I was just somewhat puzzled. What could they have possibly discussed? What common ground did they share?

Once we returned to our room, Russel noticed my silence. Assuming I was scared, he brought me water and comforted me.

Still, his tender gestures didn’t make me feel any better.

“Russel, what did you talk about with Karina?” I finally asked.

Russel looked surprised, and a smile played on his lips, “Why? Are you jealous? Or are you worried that we’re plotting something?”

I found his assumption strange, I was merely curious about their conversation, not suspecting any conspiracy.

Seeing my bewilderment, Russel ruffled my hair, “Don’t worry. There’s nothing going on between us. She just wanted to talk about Serena and Brandon. She’s a bit paranoid and thinks Brandon looks like Neil. She keeps asking me for reassurance.”

was no surprise. When I first saw that

you’ve had a scare today. You should rest. I’ll sleep on the couch.” Russel

the elevator accident could have been dealt with by the hotel staff later.

of choices. The choices were diving together to catch seafood and preparing a meal from

a while since I tried

yacht. Each couple had their own yacht. Once out at sea, we began

a time

stay together. Try to gather as much seafood as possible.” I joked with Russel,

okay sign, we both dived

caught a shrimp the size of my palm. I returned to the yacht, feeling

but also the sense of freedom swimming like a

below me. I soon found I couldn’t move

rope.

mine. It was rosy red. I

back down to cut the rope. But without any tools underwater, it was a daunting task. The

thin line.

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used up more oxygen. Soon I felt weak and wondered where Russel was, and

would have probably been

failed, I found a piece of broken glass. That was my lifeline! Just as my oxygen was about to run out, I managed to sever

my head broke the surface, I heard