Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chatper 406

Chapter 406

“Thanks. You better get going. Take a shower and change into some clean clothes.”

I called out to Neil as we reached the car.

His expression was apathetic, seemingly unbothered by his soaked state at the time. Faith insisted on him getting a taste of hardship, and there was nothing I could have done about it.

“All right, I’m off then.” After a brief reply, Neil headed back home with his umbrella. I instructed Norah to get in the backseat with Serena, then hopped into the driver’s seat, ready to go home.

Upon arriving home, my mom noticed the doll and asked, “Did you buy this for Serena?”

I hesitated for a moment, then gave a small nod, “Yeah.”

Norah seemed taken aback and looked like she wanted to say something, but I shot her a warning look. She was a smart woman. She knew better than to speak

out of turn.

“Why didn’t you get one for Brandon?” My dad questioned, noticing the doll.

“Well, it was just a little gift that came with a clothing purchase. There was only one. I’ll get something for Brandon later.” I came up with an excuse on the spot. If my parents knew the doll was from Neil, they would have probably thrown it away immediately.

Despite everything that had happened between Neil and me, I wanted to keep that gift for Serena. The child was innocent, and I didn’t want to deprive her of that small token from her father.

simply placing the doll aside. Serena and Brandon were still too young to play with toys, so it would have had to wait until they were older.

to visit three days later. Mitch had been

sure. He’s been really busy and hasn’t been home

truth, hadn’t asked much about Russel’s work situation, even which hospital he ended up at. He was a man with a clear sense

my parents were bustling around, then lowered her voice, “You should be careful

to avoid Karina and not to believe anything she said. Then he was working at the same hospital

was going

of hospitals in Eldoria that wanted him. The choice was ultimately his, and he didn’t need to compromise for the sake of a job offer. Why did he choose to

strange,” Stella gossiped, “Didn’t Karina initially pursue Russel? They

to interfere with his life. But if he had to get entangled with someone, it could have

Karina, and then that? I felt

I’ll call him later and ask,” I responded.

just a quick question,” Stella urged.

dialed Russel’s number, feeling just

before it was picked up. And to my surprise, it was Karina’s voice on

my number on his contacts. So, Karina’s

jealous, but I was puzzled and taken aback.

Russel?” I asked.

Dr. Russel is a bit busy right now. His phone is with me. I’ll tell him to call you back, okay?” Karina’s voice carried a hint of amusement. “What is he doing? Let him answer now,” I demanded, annoyance flaring in my

call right now,” Karina repeated.

I heard Russel’s voice in the background, “Is that my

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