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.”

I first saw that

today. You should rest. I’ll sleep

It was late and the issue about the elevator accident could have been

choices. The choices were diving together to catch seafood and preparing a meal from our catch, or engaging in activities like rock

been a

the guidance of staff, we boarded a yacht. Each couple had

a decent diver. I had been fascinated with it for a time and even dived with Stella. Today, she and Mitch chose

as much seafood

in his wetsuit, carrying an oxygen tank. After giving me an okay sign, we

the size of

was not only about the catch but also the sense of freedom swimming like a fish. After

something swimming below me. I soon found I couldn’t move

rope.

it was a woman from her build. Her wetsuit was a different color than mine. It was rosy red. I waved desperately, hoping she would notice me. She did, but after a glance, she swam away, leaving only

cut the rope. But without any tools underwater, it was

thin line.

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Soon I felt weak and wondered where Russel

if he dived down, it would have probably been

Just as my oxygen

my head broke the surface, I heard