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.”

won’t work out either.” I was blunt, feeling terrible; some problems couldn’t

leaving me. I didn’t want to understand the emotions in his eyes,

holding Brandon who was crying, looking a bit awkward, “Miss Finch, Brandon won’t stop crying. Could you maybe

flushed from crying, looking pitiful. I was holding Serena and couldn’t spare a hand, so Russel immediately came forward to

Russel

was with my

voice rang from the doorway. I turned to see her standing alone with her bag, looking indifferent,

Neil at my place, and coincidentally, Neil

him.” I lowered my gaze

to 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 things

warned, feeling uncomfortable being close

wanted to explain that Mitch found out about the baby here, not from me, but from Hiram. He is a smart

her had been taking turns to explain the

was a child and was adored by Ryan and Faith. Even if he made a mistake, it wouldn’t be too

think I’ll believe

that Neil believes me,

this in common: they liked to use Neil to provoke

came to explain about Hiram earlier, I was upset because I felt like a fool being

you think your actions are a little too conspicuous?” I looked