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 of us.

Lucas, had harbored a profound resentment towards my parents. My dad had decided to handle a business matter reasonably, which Lucas took as a betrayal. Ever since that

he had always

know what to say,” I confessed.

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

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

was clear that Lucas still held

there for a while?” I asked, “Considering my aunt’s condition, you’ll

“Yes, can you and Norah manage with Serena

guys take care of everything there and come back when you’re

be careful of Neil and that Karina, okay?”

coming to my house, wanting to take Serena and Brandon for

ready and called

came in looking rather worn out, with faint

“Dr. Russel, have you eaten? I

Russel nodded, “Sure.”

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

really wasn’t much to discuss between us.

than the thing with Karina, I generally trusted

wasn’t expecting was for him to propose

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

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

at the ring, stunned, “Why bring

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 if you get rejected,

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