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,

in, Dr. Karina teased, “Ms.

mutual friends. It’s quite normal to cross

think?” I retorted.

her smile deepening

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

eyes.

guard, Karina had to admit that her situation was indeed more unusual.

to abort if they discovered I was pregnant.

did that have to do with me?

nodded, “I see. 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

me, her calm exterior wavering slightly. “Of course, as long as he accepts me, that’s

she lost her patience? So much for her facade of grace and patience in front

daddy!” Hiram suddenly emerged from

He hadn’t found Neil inside, so they could

If Neil was still here and

let’s go find your dad.” Karina replied softly, ignoring

of sight,

who had witnessed Hiram’s entrance, asked, “Why

down. “I don’t think I’ll ever be able to distance myself from Neil. Whether it’s

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

was sympathy. Just

with the group. Barbara and Alicia hadn’t seen the messages earlier, and were now expressing their outrage.