Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chatper 508

Chapter 508

Hearing Stella’s explanation, I finally heaved a sigh of relief, albeit secretly.

This chatterbox definitely couldn’t be let in on the real deal. She just couldn’t keep a

secret.

“Could be. I mean, I’m a sucker for a good looker, and guess they are too.” I casually

chimed in.

Just then, a different nurse arrived. She was a bit older and probably more experienced. She asked me where my child was, and Neil’s voice echoed from a nearby distance, “Over

here.”

Serena was nestled cozily in his arms, occasionally gazing up at him with a lively smile. The sight was rather heartwarming, reminiscent of a father-daughter bond.

Stella’s eyes were darting around. Her biggest hobby had been gossiping. If something felt off, she just had to stick her nose in it.

“Maybe the mother should be holding her.” the nurse suggested to Neil, “Moms usually have a better touch.”

I reached out to take Serena from Neil’s arms. As the nurse was instructing me on how to hold her for the injection, Neil suddenly voiced his concern, “Will this be a one-shot deal?”

The nurse hesitated for a second. The marks from the previous jab were still evident on Serena’s forehead. She appeared somewhat embarrassed, “The previous nurse was a bit jittery due to lack of experience. I can assure you that I’ll get it right the first time.”

Neil’s stern look softened a bit upon hearing this. He seemed even more concerned for Serena than I was, though I had no proof of this.

This time, thankfully, the procedure was successful. Serena let out a small cry, but at least the IV was now in place. I carried her to the IV room, which was deserted at this late hour. There were only me, Serena, Stella, and Neil.

was still at Stella’s place, who herself was a mother of three. I suggested that she should head back first, “Stella, why don’t you

done with her fluids.”

a cab?” Stella’s gaze landed on Neil as she retorted, “Isn’t there a ready-made driver right here?*

in his phone, seemingly replying to some messages.

lifted his gaze, neither agreeing nor refusing outright

inquired, “Neil, are you in

“No.” Neil replied

at my place later?” Stella sfood up with

word. He and Stella always seemed

would need a cab or someone else to pick her up. So,

my surprise, Stella instantly declined, “No need. I don’t get along with this guy. I fear it might bring

I wasn’t planning on

before hastily exiting, leaving just Neil, Serena, and

room.

head swim slightly. But I had to hold Serena, so I struggled

dense and were starting to loosen, obstructing

a twitch in your eye?” Neil noticed my strange behavior and asked

to look at Neil, causing the right eyelash to dislodge partially,

vision

eyelash, and

motion.

tossed the false eyelash into the trash can before commenting on my

made me feel a bit awkward. Indeed, the look didn’t suit me. But Stella

to try it out, and I

did he have to do with

embarrassment evaporated, and I responded nonchalantly, “I don’t see how it’s any of your

when his hand deftly yanked off the other false eyelash. The sudden pain caught me

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