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.”

seemed plausible. Karina’s suspicion about Serena and Brandon was no surprise. When I first saw that Hiram looked so much like Neil,

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

It was late and the issue about the elevator accident could have been dealt with by the hotel

together to catch seafood and preparing a

a while since I tried

Following the guidance of staff, we boarded a yacht. Each couple had their own yacht. Once out at sea, we began to

was a decent diver. I had been fascinated with it for a time and even dived with Stella.

as much seafood as possible.” I joked with

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

a shrimp the size of my

diving was not only about the catch but also the sense of freedom swimming like a fish. After wandering around underwater for a while, I decided to go back

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

rope.

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 a

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

thin line.

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Russel was, and if he would have noticed my absence and come looking for me.

he dived down, it would have probably

That was my lifeline! Just as my oxygen was about to run out, I managed to sever the

the surface, I heard my name, “Irene