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.”

When I first saw

today. You should rest. I’ll sleep on the couch.” Russel spoke

issue about the elevator accident could have been

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

a while

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

fascinated with it for a time and

much seafood as possible.” I joked with Russel, “We don’t want to go hungry at lunch.”

giving me an okay sign, we both dived into the water,

caught a shrimp the size of my

like a fish. After

me. I soon found I couldn’t move as my

rope.

It was rosy red. I waved desperately, hoping she would notice me. She did, but after a glance, she swam away, leaving only a

But

thin line.

1

and wondered where Russel was, and

he dived down, it would have

cut the rope. When that 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 the rope. My hand was cut in the process, but seeing my blood disperse in the water, I bore

my head broke the surface, I heard my name,