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

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

he had always

don’t know what to say,” I

aunt is still in the ICU, so it probably won’t go to me. We don’t want his money! We just want her to get better. But even if she does, how is she going to

her brother, after all. Even if they had their differences, she had let bygones

still held his sister in high regard.

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

confirmed, “Yes, can you and Norah manage with Serena and

very well-behaved,” I assured her, “You guys take care of everything there and come back when

of Neil and that Karina, okay?” Even in those circumstances, my mom was worried

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

ending the call, Norah had breakfast ready and called me over to

in looking rather

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

Russel nodded, “Sure.”

then went to play with the

really wasn’t much

thing with Karina,

wasn’t expecting was for him to propose today.

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

tired but sparkling. His voice was soft and sincere as he asked, “Irene, would you consider marrying

stared at the ring, stunned, “Why bring this up

a high chance you’ll say

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