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

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

for my uncle, he had

know what to say,” I confessed.

We just want her to get better. But even if she does, how is she going to face everything? If I were

after all. Even if they had their differences, she had let bygones be bygones. Besides, Lucas’

that Lucas still held his sister in high regard.

Dad going to stay there for a while?” I asked, “Considering my aunt’s

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

care of everything there

right, and be careful of Neil and that Karina, okay?” Even in those circumstances, my

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

call, Norah had breakfast ready and

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

set another place at the table, “Dr. Russel, have you eaten? I just

Russel nodded, “Sure.”

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

there really wasn’t much

Karina, I generally trusted him.

expecting was for him

his pocket. It was the same one he had given me

that ring was before me once again. His eyes were tired but sparkling. His voice was soft

stunned, “Why bring this

“I know there’s a high chance you’ll say no, but something happened last night that made me realize

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