Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 416

Chapter 416

“Right, we’re not even friends, Dr. Karina, Let’s make that clear. I chimed in, casting a shadow over Neil’s already gloomy mood.

Karina pretended to be disappointed, “You were once married, after all. There’s no need to be so indifferent. Perhaps, you could just be regular friends moving

forward.”

It was a pretense of reconciliation but, in reality, a display of triumph.

Wasn’t the frosty distance between Neil and me the perfect tonic to her insecurities?

“Whatever kind of friendship it is, I’m not interested. I haven’t had breakfast yet. I’m heading home.” I didn’t play along with Karina’s performance.

Once I found my car, I loaded up the groceries I’d bought and drove home.

If there was any chance of Neil and me being ‘regular friends; why would I have moved to Eldoria?

When I got home, Serena and Brandon were already awake.

Norah was making them exercise. Seeing me, she took the groceries from me, “Ms. Finch, I’ll start breakfast.”

Norah went to the kitchen, and I stayed with the kids.

During that time, my mom/sent a video call. Other than checking in on the kids, she wanted to talk about Lucas’ affairs. To my surprise, Lucas had drawn up a will. After the immediate family, my mom was next in line.

That meant that if something happened to Lucas’ immediate family, all his wealth would have gone to my mom.

to all

decided to handle a business matter reasonably, which Lucas took as a betrayal. Ever since that time, our families had been at odds.

had always

to say,” I

if she

had their differences, she had let bygones be bygones. Besides, Lucas’ will must have

still held his

you and Dad going to stay there for a while?” I asked, “Considering my aunt’s condition, you’ll probably need

and Norah manage with Serena and Brandon?”

her, “You guys take care of everything there and come back when you’re ready. If anything happens, I’ll let

careful of Neil and that Karina, okay?”

about Ryan and Faith coming to my house, wanting to take Serena and

Norah had breakfast ready and called me over to

then, the gate opened, and Russel came in looking rather worn out, with faint dark

at the table, “Dr. Russel, have you eaten? I just finished preparing breakfast. Join

Russel nodded, “Sure.”

and then went to play with the kids, leaving Russel and me alone.

there really wasn’t much

thing with Karina,

I wasn’t expecting was for

silent meal, he took out a diamond ring from his pocket. It was the same one he had given me once before, which

then, that ring was before me once again. His eyes were tired but sparkling. His voice was soft and sincere as he asked, “Irene, would you

the ring, stunned, “Why bring this up

didn’t know when would be the right time,” Russel confessed with a smile, “I know there’s a high chance you’ll say no, but something happened last night that made me realize

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