Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 395

“I’m fine.” I suppressed the fleeting thought that raced through my mind. I wasn’t sure if others also wore those rosy red diving suits. After all, we weren’t the only couples out on the waves.

I was fine; my palm just needed some medical attention. The yacht was equipped with a first-aid kit, and Russel carefully treated my wound and bandaged it up.

By the time we had finished, it was time for lunch. Karina proposed, “Neil, why don’t we prepare lunch here with Ms. Finch and her partner? What do you

think?”

She and Neil had caught some fresh seafood, which she’d brought on deck.

“Let’s just head back to the hotel,” Russel declined quickly.

But I agreed, “It’s okay. Let’s all eat together. My hand is injured, so I might not be much help with the cooking.”

Karina laughed off my concern, “No worries. I’ll do the cooking. You guys can sample my culinary skills.”

Without waiting for a response, she changed into more comfortable clothes and began preparing the meal.

I sat quietly, watching Karina hustle about. The open-air kitchen on the deck was well-equipped, and Karina seemed to handle everything with ease. Her skills suggested she cooked frequently.

She had been living abroad with her child, and given her affection for the child, it didn’t surprise me that she’d learned to cook.

“Neil, could you get me some ginger?” Karina asked gently.

Neil had never been much of a cook, but he seemed to be doing fine as Karina’s assistant, handling tasks like washing the vegetables.

sat next to me, not moving

that in so soon?” Karina suddenly

“Wasn’t it time to put it in?”

need to wait until the oil is hot. You’re so sharp at work, but still a bit clueless in the kitchen,” Karina sounded both frustrated and fond. “I remember the first time you made me eggs. You put them in before the oil was hot. The taste was… well, it wasn’t great, but I’ve found myself missing that taste over the years.”

laughed to myself and turned to admire the sea, tuning out their

take my hand,

a little, but it was bearable. I nodded, “Yeah, but it’s

your wife’s hand injured, wish the wound was

a point of highlighting Russel and my relationship, presumably to remind Neil of his current status. But she

hand slightly, “Yes, it hurts. I should’ve taken better care

appeared underwater and wrapped around my foot,” I said,

have no regard for the environment. It’s probably some discarded trash. It’s normal for ropes to knot up in the currents. You just had

didn’t respond and just looked at my wounded hand.

gaze sometimes rested on me, but it was normal, devoid of any extra emotion. It was as if his panic when he dived to save me was just my

some unique feelings

hide under your car whenever you came to pick me up. I’d have to coax it out with imitation crab sticks,” Karina was lost in her sweet memories with Neil, her expression full of girlish charm. “You always said that

can always get another one,” Neil replied.

dog. I heard it was a white Tibetan mastiff. Where is it now?” Karina asked curiously.

looked surprised, “How did he know?” and then turned

then broke into a smile, “He heard it from his grandma. He wants a

Daisy, was now at my house, living with my parents. I