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.

the living room while I stayed back, ensuring

teased, “Ms. Finch, why were you in Neil’s car earlier?

have mutual friends. It’s quite normal to

think?” I retorted.

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

for so long, everyone thought you were dead. But here you are, back with a child. Isn’t that more

eyes.

admit that her

time. They wouldn’t have approved of us, and I feared they’d force me to abort if they discovered I was pregnant.

did that have

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

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

of grace and patience in front of Ryan and Faith.

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

hadn’t found Neil inside, so

If Neil was still here and not answering the

replied softly, ignoring me as she

they were out of

witnessed Hiram’s entrance, asked, “Why

able to distance myself from Neil. Whether it’s Bonnie or Karina, they all seem to have their eyes on

toxic marriage and now have a simple, happy life. I’m just entering

feel was sympathy. Just then, our group chat

situation with the group. Barbara and Alicia hadn’t seen