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 Hiram

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

tired.” I nodded. It was late and the issue about the elevator accident could have been dealt

catch seafood and preparing a meal from our catch, or engaging

It had been a

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

decent diver. I had been fascinated with it for a time

gather as much seafood as possible.” I

wetsuit, carrying an oxygen tank. After giving me an okay sign, we both dived into the water, leaving a staff member in charge

collected some clams and caught a shrimp the size of my palm. I returned to

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

was swimming up, I felt something swimming below me. I soon found I

rope.

could tell that 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

running low and tried to swim back down to cut the rope. But without any tools underwater, it

thin line.

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I felt weak and wondered where Russel was, and if he would have noticed my absence and come looking for

down, it would

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

I heard my name, “Irene Finch!”