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?”

a hint of jealousy in his voice. “It was Neil who started it.

just call

like this anymore. I know Neil started it, and I’m not blaming you. If he tries to pick a fight with you in the future, can you just ignore him?” I

smile finally broke out on Russel’s face. “So, you’re

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

me, every time you worry about me, it’s like finding

asked, unable to suppress

I feel,” Russel responded. His hand twitched as if wanting to hold mine, but he stopped

and I’ve tried to accept them, but it always ended in failure. I wasn’t sure what would happen between us if things

matter. Before he left, he told me to rest and said he would check on Serena and Brandon during lunch and in the evening. He asked me to stay in the hospital for a couple of days before he would arrange for my discharge.

home!” I couldn’t help but worry about

hand and gently holding the back of my head with the other. He planted a soft kiss on my

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

unsure of how to react.

that, Russel left. He was a dedicated doctor, and work was important to him.

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

Chapter 461

hospital?

a lot

the hallway. As I looked up, I saw Karina walking into

white lilies. She

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