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.

room while I stayed back, ensuring

that had set in, Dr. Karina teased, “Ms. Finch, why were you in

It’s quite normal to cross paths, don’t you

think?” I retorted.

ghost,” she smirked, her smile deepening as she brushed a lock of hair from her

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

eyes.

admit that her situation

and I feared they’d force me to abort if they discovered I

have

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

wavering slightly. “Of course, as long as he accepts me, that’s all

of grace and patience in

let’s go find my daddy!” Hiram suddenly emerged from the living

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

still here and not answering the

replied softly, ignoring me as she led Hiram away.

soon as they were out of sight, I closed the

entrance, asked, “Why is Neil’s

She was looking for Neil,” I sighed, sitting down. “I don’t think I’ll ever be able to distance myself from Neil. Whether it’s Bonnie or Karina, they all seem to have

I envy you,” Stella admitted, her voice tinged with sadness. “At least you got out of that toxic marriage and

I could feel was sympathy. Just then, our group chat lit up.

Stella’s situation with the group. Barbara and Alicia hadn’t seen the messages earlier, and