Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 438

“I had a hunch it was him. Mitch wouldn’t admit it to me, but given their relationship, it was no surprise,” I replied in a somber tone. “Now the issue is what to do next. Mitch will definitely come looking for me again.”

Russel mulled over it for a moment before suggesting, “Tell Stella. It’s her child, after all. She should be the one to decide.”

I shared the same sentiment, but I was afraid that telling her would only stress her out and potentially hinder her proceedings in Rosemont.

While I was caught in this indecision, a call from Neil came in. Seeing the caller ID, my mood instantly dropped. I was incredibly annoyed.

Why was he calling? To see if Mitch had successfully taken the child away?

I immediately hung up on Neil, but he quickly sent a text message. As expected, it was about Mitch.

[Has Mitch been to your place?]

I didn’t respond, but Russel noticed the subtle change in my expression and accurately guessed who had called. “Was that Neil?”

“Yeah, he was asking about Mitch,” I didn’t deny.

“Why didn’t you pick up?” Russel asked.

“No point. I’ve already guessed the likely result. Confronting him won’t do any good,” I shook my head. Neil and I had nothing to do with each other now. I had no right to question his actions.

But he insisted on calling. Seeing the screen light up again, I was speechless.

Russel took the phone from my hand, and before I could react, he had answered the call.

“What do you want?” Russel coldly questioned as soon as he picked up.

didn’t use speakerphone, so I couldn’t hear what Neil had to say.

not going to trust you

the

things don’t need to be dragged out. Since you know

had no concrete evidence since Mitch

words now, however, were undoubtedly telling Neil that we had already determined he was the one who had spilled the beans.

have any concrete

to cut ties with him once

ties? Haven’t I already done that?”

chill at the corner of his lips. “When I say ‘cut ties’,

me realize something wasn’t right. For various reasons, my

every time, Neil had helped me out, putting

back a

just wanted to remind you not

a right to question me because to my parents and everyone around us, he was my husband. No one would know our real relationship unless I made an effort to clarify it.

I had gotten entangled with Neil again. It felt as if an invisible thread was tying us together, one

me back to reality. I

He simply replied, “Okay, I have to work

When he was occupied, I felt more at ease. Otherwise, being with him for extended periods made me unsure of how to behave around

Norah had already returned. She

I’ll have someone replace the door in the next few days,” I put Yara in

could he kick in a door?” Norah muttered, clearly

why don’t you give Yara a bath?”

stories and playing music for Serena and Brandon. Even though they couldn’t understand yet, it subconsciously exposed them to language

time with Serena and Brandon, I heard footsteps approaching from the yard had made sure to

My heart raced.

really be