Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chatper 490

Chapter 490

Louis was ticked off by my blunt words, but it was evident there was a newfound

wariness in his eyes. “Irene, are you really that dense? Have you forgotten how Neil used to treat you?”

He was trying to stoke my hatred for Neil, to reel me into his scheme against him.

But what I couldn’t comprehend was why he believed I’d agree. All I wanted was to steer clear of Neil. Why on earth would I want to get into the mess?

“What happened in the past is in the past. I don’t want to waste time dwelling on it. You’ve got the wrong person, Louis.” I replied, maintaining my firm stance.

“Yes, the past is the past. But the pain Neil caused you isn’t. Scars always remain,” Louis persisted. “You and Neil don’t share any children, just a bitter past. We should be the perfect team!”

Perfect team, my foot. This guy was clearly off his rocker.

I remained silent, and Louis’s tone grew increasingly desperate.

“Do you really think I’m the only one out to get Neil? Even if you hold onto your old feelings and refuse to act against him, there will always be others who want to bring him down.

You’ll find out soon enough, just you wait.”

Were there other people trying to get at Neil?

I was puzzled. What did Louis mean by “bring him down”? Would Neil’s life be in danger?

Before I got a chance to clarify, Louis hung up.

When I tried calling back, his phone was switched off.

I was confident my threat held enough weight to make Louis think twice before messing

with me.

we meet up for a chat? There’s something I’d like to discuss with you.”

afternoon, I received an unexpected call

time; it was five o’clock. In a little while, after dinner, I could take the kids out for a walk. Besides, I had no desire to ‘discuss’ anything with Karina, let alone

person.

Neil and Ryan spill the beans about everything after they left

sense for Karina to seek me out. But if that

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I’d rather avoid her,

good time,” I declined

out they’re his, he’ll stop at nothing to take them from you. What will

beat at her words.

Karina be so sure Serena and Brandon were

This was something the Whitmore family would want to do, but why was Karina

I finally found my

when you come out. I’m under the tree there.” Karina hung up

the kids before quickly heading out.

waiting not too far away, dressed in a white tank top and light blue denim shorts. Her figure was striking, a complete departure from her usual

me, she gestured towards a car parked nearby. “Get in. Let’s find a cooler place to talk.

I nodded.

few other nannies at home, I

drove to a nearby mall and chose a secluded cafe. We ordered some coffee and sat down facing each other,

agitation in her eyes hard to miss. My emotions mirrored

it out. How did you find out?”

Russel had done was fake, wasn’t it?” Karina chuckled coldly. “He truly loved you, didn’t he? Not only did he happily play daddy, he even went to great lengths to cover up your lies. All to help Neil raise his own children,

were dripping with sarcasm.

of any emotion. “Whatever happens between Russel and me is none of your business. If you

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