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.

was a surprise to all

profound resentment towards my parents. My dad had decided to handle a business matter reasonably, which Lucas took as a betrayal. Ever since that time, our families had been at odds.

for my uncle, he had always kept

what to say,” I confessed.

money! We just want her to get better. But even if she does, how is she going to face everything? If I were her, I don’t know if I could bear it…” My mom choked up

brother, after all. Even if they had their differences, she had let bygones be bygones. Besides, Lucas’ will must have hit

that Lucas still held his sister

I asked, “Considering my aunt’s condition, you’ll probably need to

you and Norah manage with Serena

well-behaved,” I assured her, “You guys take care of everything there and come back when you’re ready. If

Karina, okay?” Even

tell her about Ryan and Faith coming to my house, wanting to take Serena and Brandon for a paternity test. That would have just added

had breakfast ready and called

rather worn out, with

Russel, have

Russel nodded, “Sure.”

being very observant, quickly ate a bit and then went to play with

really wasn’t much to discuss between

than the thing with Karina,

expecting was for him

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

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

stunned, “Why bring this up all of a sudden?”

with a smile, “I know there’s a high chance you’ll say no, but something happened last night that made me realize when you want to do something, you shouldn’t hesitate. Even

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