Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 448

Russel looked at me with a certain sadness in his eyes.

“You think I haven’t thought of all these things?” he sighed deeply, his smile puzzling.

He was a man of careful thought; how could he not have considered all these? He probably thought more than I did.

“So if you’ve thought of it all, you should know when to cut your losses, Russel. You’d make a great husband and father, but your happiness isn’t with me.” My voice choked up, barely audible by the end.

“I can’t do it. I fear more than anything your absence. How should I cope?” Russel’s eyes were full of melancholy, exacerbating my guilt.

Once upon a time, Russel was aloof and indifferent to everyone, seemingly impervious to all but when he had turned for Bonnie in my past life. Every other time, he remained in control. Now, it seemed like I had made him this way.

It was not my intention; the situation had simply spiraled beyond my expectations.

Let’s get married.” Suddenly, Russel spoke again. His lips were pale but delicate and moist. His voice was clear and magnetic.

He then pulled out the diamond ring from his pocket, staring at me steadfastly, “Irene, will you marry me? Even if I pay a price in the future, I’m willing.” “Stop being foolish, will you?” I wiped the lingering tears from my eyes, sighing softly, “Have you forgotten your mother’s opposition? Even though she’s no longer here, but…”

Speaking of his mother, Lauretta Dawson, Russel’s expression changed. Lauretta had once strongly opposed our relationship, hoping on her deathbed that he would end up with Chloe Reynolds. Unfortunately, Chloe too was no longer here. Everything had changed.

Russel put the ring away, removed his apron and placed it on the rattan chair next to him. He didn’t answer my question, instead smiled faintly, “Let’s eat before the food gets cold.”

I won’t get back with Neil, but you and I won’t work out either.” I was blunt, feeling terrible; some

first.” Russel remained stubborn, his gaze never leaving me. I didn’t want to understand the emotions in his eyes, fearing it would only

Brandon who was crying, looking a bit awkward, “Miss Finch, Brandon won’t

face was flushed from crying, looking pitiful. I was holding Serena and couldn’t spare a hand,

soothe. Russel managed to do it in a few minutes,

the better Russel was with my children, the more uneasy I felt.

Suddenly, Karina’s voice rang from the doorway. I turned to see her standing alone with

looking for Neil at my place, and coincidentally, Neil was always just there.

catch him.” I lowered my gaze

see you.” Karina didn’t leave; she even came in and stood in front of me, “About Mitch’s child, I think we need to clear

I warned, feeling uncomfortable being close

to explain that Mitch found out about the baby here, not from me, but from Hiram. He is a smart boy, remembering that Mitch had mentioned the baby, hoping you

her had been taking turns to explain the same issue to me, and I

all, Hiram was a child and was adored by Ryan and Faith. Even if he made a mistake,

believe you?” I asked

believes me, isn’t it?”

they liked to use Neil to provoke

about Hiram earlier, I was upset because I felt like a fool being deceived

come to explain to me? Karina, don’t you think your actions are a little too conspicuous?” I looked at Karina, my eyes were still red from crying, but I didn’t care anymore.