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.

but he seemed to be doing fine as Karina’s assistant, handling tasks like washing the vegetables.

moving unless Karina called him over.

Karina

“Wasn’t it time to put

but still a bit clueless in the kitchen,” Karina sounded both frustrated and fond. “I remember the first time you made

cooked wasn’t for me. I laughed to myself and turned to admire the sea, tuning out their

felt Russel take my hand, asking, “Does it hurt

did hurt a little, but it was bearable. I

Seeing your

and my relationship, presumably to remind Neil of his current status. But she was overthinking. Neil had already chosen her, which meant his feelings for her were still

his grip on my hand slightly, “Yes, it hurts. I should’ve

how that rope appeared underwater and wrapped around my foot,” I said, watching Karina

for the environment. It’s probably some discarded trash. It’s normal

just looked at my wounded

gaze sometimes rested on me, but it was normal, devoid of any extra emotion. It was as if his

had some unique feelings for

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

can always get another one,”

was

looked surprised, “How did he know?” and then turned to look at me.

grandma. He wants a

living with my parents. I wondered if she still remembered Neil, her