Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 480

“You shouldn’t be here, Neil,” Russell was the first to break the silence, his tone icy, his eyes filled with barely concealed hostility.

Neil, cradling Brandon in his arms, just kept pacing, casually retorting, “Why shouldn’t I be here? She’s my ex-wife. It’s only natural for us to meet as long as she’s not married.”

At the mention of ‘not married’, my heart sank.

As expected, Russell’s face grew grim, and in the next moment, his gaze landed on me, filled with disbelief.

Did he think I was the one who told Neil?

“Neil, stop talking nonsense!” I couldn’t help but interrupt him. I didn’t want to be with Russell, but I couldn’t admit that now.

“Nonsense? If you two aren’t legally married, then you aren’t husband and wife in my eyes,” Neil’s words were obviously meant to provoke Russell. He put Brandon into his stroller, then sank into the couch, speaking in a calm and unhurried tone, completely ignoring my protest.

Neil was just as possessive as I’d thought. Even if given a hundred more years, he would still do as he pleased.

I just couldn’t understand how he’d found out about the state of my marriage with Russell. “Did you tell him?” Russell’s tone shifted, his eyes full of disappointment as he looked at

I immediately shook my head, but I had just had a big fight with him a few days ago, even stating that I’d rather be entangled with Neil than be with him. So, my denial seemed to have little effect.

I could feel the tension radiating off Russell, the hurt in his eyes apparent. As he walked towards me, I held Serena in my arms and my heart pounded with fear, worried about what he might do.

“Russell, we have two children together. Isn’t that enough to consider us married, even without a piece of paper?” I quickly explained, not only trying to calm Russell but also hoping to dispel any doubts Neil might have about the children.

As soon as I finished speaking, both men’s expressions changed.

he stopped in his tracks, while Neil’s eyes went dark and

marriage license. A piece

have,” Russell took Serena from my arms and kissed her

already fond of Russell, let out a cute

smile too, his eyes warm and tender, enough to make anyone fall for him. He was just too good to my children.

this scene. He rose, his whole being radiating frustration and

cold determination.

Neil laughed coldly, glancing at Brandon with a chilling gaze that sent shivers down my spine.

Russell and I weren’t legally married, then it wouldn’t be too

probably pleased by my earlier words. His eyes narrowed slightly as he addressed Neil,

had been poked. He hadn’t cherished me when

Karina either.

of valuing something only

you for bringing the car back today, but I’m afraid we won’t be able to have lunch together,” I was feeling all over the place and just wanted both men out

to pester me, he wouldn’t do

even respond to me

chest. I let

gently placed Serena back into her stroller and gave her a

down in front of me, staring at me for a long time without saying a

the silence any longer and said, “I’m sorry about

in response, his voice void of any discernible emotion.

asked, wondering why he didn’t ask about

status or why he came to