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.

living room while I stayed back, ensuring Karina

silence that had set in, Dr. Karina teased, “Ms. Finch,

friends. It’s quite normal to cross

think?” I retorted.

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

you were dead. But here you are, back with a child. Isn’t that more unusual?” I stared down at her, a hint

eyes.

to admit that her

feared they’d force me to abort if they discovered

what did that have to do

see. You should explain this to Neil. If he finds it reasonable and doesn’t mind, then it’s fine. Telling me doesn’t

as he accepts me, that’s all that matters. But you’ve been getting too close to the father

So much for her facade of grace and

daddy!” Hiram suddenly emerged from the living room, rushing back to Karina’s

was clear. He hadn’t found Neil inside, so they could leave now.

slightly. If Neil was still here and not

Karina replied softly, ignoring me as

soon as they were out of sight, I closed

Hiram’s entrance, asked, “Why is Neil’s son here?”

distance myself 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.”

with sadness. “At least you got out of that toxic marriage and

feel was sympathy.

group. Barbara and Alicia hadn’t seen the messages