Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 426

I couldn’t help but chuckle. She must have heard my voice when she called Neil and decided to check in on us.

“I’m afraid you’re mistaken, Dr. Karina. Neil isn’t here,” I replied with a touch of frostiness.

After all, it was clear that Neil and I needed to keep our distance after the day’s events.

It wasn’t entirely our fault though.

Stella’s situation had complicated matters and I was in no mood to dwell on it. I just wanted to save time.

Dr. Karina didn’t seem convinced as her eyes scanned the yard before finally resting on the door leading into the living room. “Really? Why can’t I reach him then? Weren’t you with him just

now?”

“We were together earlier, but he left a short while ago. I think he went back to Mitch’s place. Maybe you could try looking for him there.” I told her the truth. There was no point in hiding it

from her.

Dr. Karina’s expression shifted subtly. Instead of leaving immediately, she turned to Hiram. “Hiram, didn’t you need to use the restroom earlier? Why don’t you ask Ms. Finch if you could use hers?”

Hiram looked to me, perplexed, before obediently asking, “Ms. Finch, may I use your restroom, please?”

I was surprised by how quickly he picked up on Karina’s underlying intentions.

“Sure, go ahead.” I couldn’t deny him. If she wanted Hiram to check if Neil was here, so be it.

off into the living room while I stayed back,

to break the uneasy silence that had set in, Dr. Karina teased, “Ms. Finch, why were

quite normal to cross paths, don’t you

think?” I retorted.

a ghost,” she smirked, her smile deepening as she brushed a

disappeared for so long, everyone thought you were dead. But here you are, back with a

eyes.

off guard, Karina had to admit that her

of us, and I feared they’d force me to abort if they discovered I was pregnant. I had to fake my death,” she explained

have

it reasonable and doesn’t mind, then it’s fine. Telling me doesn’t

gaze hardened as she stared back at me, her calm exterior wavering slightly. “Of course, as long as he accepts me, that’s all that matters. But you’ve been getting

her facade of grace and patience in front of Ryan and Faith.

find my daddy!” Hiram suddenly emerged from the living room, rushing

was clear. He hadn’t found Neil inside, so

still here and not answering the phone, she would inevitably start to

go find your dad.” Karina replied softly, ignoring me as she led

out of sight, I

had witnessed Hiram’s entrance, asked, “Why is Neil’s

from Neil. Whether it’s Bonnie or Karina, they all seem to have their eyes on me. But the truth is, I’m the least of Neil’s concerns.”

you,” Stella admitted, her voice tinged with sadness. “At least you got out of that toxic marriage and now have a simple, happy life. I’m just entering the mess and I don’t

in such distress, all I could feel was

and Alicia hadn’t seen the