Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 461

Chapter 461

I sighed in relief. As long as Serena and Brandon weren’t kicking up a fuss for me, it would be a piece of cake to handle the

situation.

A while after hanging up the phone, Russel walked back into the hospital room. Dressed in a white coat with glasses and a mask. on, his cool, refined eyes were the only features visible. It was hard to reconcile this calm demeanor with the ferocity he displayed towards Louis the night prior.

Both he and Neil were blessed with handsome features, and the air of gentlemen seemed to come naturally to them. When they were calm and composed, it was impossible to imagine them resorting to violence.

“I’m sorry I’ve been so busy lately. I should have taken better care of you. You’ve become so weak,” Russel said, sitting at the edge of my bed, a note of self-reproach in his voice.

“It’s not your fault, Russel. I’ve always been frail. With Yara recently staying with us, Norah and I probably overexerted ourselves a bit. We’ll be fine after some rest,” I found myself consoling Russel instead.

Neil was right. Now that everyone assumed we were together, as a man, Russel felt obliged to take care of me and protect me. He assured me that he would do everything in his power to fulfill this role. His eyes twinkled behind his glasses, reminiscent of the captivating stars in the night sky.

I felt a bit awkward because Russel and I weren’t actually a couple. It was a misunderstanding on others’ part. He didn’t have to take care of me because of this baseless title.

Even though he was willing to do so, the more he did for me, the more inappropriate it felt. Yet, I couldn’t get Russel to back down

at that moment.

“Russel, you…” I hesitated, then continued, “can you avoid conflicts with Neil in the future? Especially, can you avoid getting physical?”

his voice. “It was Neil who started it. Are you still taking

couldn’t just call Neil to have this conversation. It would

it, and I’m not blaming you. If he tries to pick a fight with

finally broke out on Russel’s face. “So, you’re worried that I might get hurt?”

get hurt because of me, especially not Russel and Neil. They used to be

every time you worry about me, it’s like finding an oasis in the desert,” he

dramatic?” I asked, unable to suppress a laugh.

if wanting to hold mine, but he stopped himself. In this regard, he always respected me.

I was well aware of Russel’s feelings for me, and I’ve tried to accept them, but it always ended in failure. I wasn’t sure what would happen between us if

he had to leave for some urgent matter. Before he left, he told me to rest and said he would check on Serena and Brandon during lunch and in the evening.

go home!” I couldn’t help but worry

forward, pulling down his mask with one hand and gently holding the back of my head with the other. He planted a soft kiss

“Sorry, I’ve wanted to do that for a long time, but it seems like

speechless, unsure of

He was a dedicated

in the room. As I sat in a daze, a thought suddenly struck

Chapter 461

hospital?

cause a lot of

I was getting anxious, footsteps echoed in the hallway. As I looked up, I saw Karina walking into the room.

some fruits and a bouquet of white lilies. She swayed gracefully as she walked in.

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