Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 510

After hearing Stella’s words, a sense of urgency and concern flashed across Russel’s eyes, tinged with a hint of reproach. He questioned me, “Why didn’t you tell me sooner?”

“Weren’t you with Karina at that time?” I retorted.

Russel seemed to be taken aback by my response and just stared at me in silence.

Stella defended me, “Don’t look at Rena like that. I used to encourage her to accept you, thinking you were a decent and loyal man, not like Neil. But it seems I was wrong. Birds of a feather flock together, huh? How could clear water spring from a mire?”

Russel’s face darkened at her harsh words. Luckily, we were alone, so there was no one else to witness his humiliation.

“I had something important to deal with last night,” Russel started, pausing to glance at Stella. His gaze was slightly hesitant, but then he regained his composure and asked, “Since you knew Karina was here, did you tell Neil?”

“Why would I tell Neil? It’s their business, not mine.” I replied nonchalantly.

“Alright, I understand.” Russel contemplated for a moment before turning towards the front door. “Is Serena in there too? I’d like to see her.”

Stella looked at me questioningly, but I subtly shook my head, not wanting her to stop Russel.

Russel’s affection for the kids was genuine, untainted by any pretense. I wasn’t heartless enough to keep him away from them.

Still, I felt compelled to say, “Please wait here for a minute. I’ll bring Serena out.’

Russel halted in his tracks.

was doing better today, though she

Serena. He took

do you remember Daddy?” He asked

a little. For the past six months, everyone saw Russel as Serena and Brandon’s father. He often referred to himself as such, especially

habit by now, hence his slip of the

She was just frowning at the scene, probably comparing Russel’s actions to Mitch’s.

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enjoy being in Russel’s arms, occasionally laughing

them have their moment. But then Russel’s phone rang,

and glanced at his phone. It

Rosemont, and that she might have had a hand in Russel’s dealings

told Russel dismissively. He had changed too much, and I wasn’t interested in prying into his business

later.” Russel replied, sounding a bit impatient.

his explanation, but I kept that to myself. I carried Serena and left with Stella. As we stepped inside, Stella closed the door tightly behind

up once Russel’s car had driven away, “Rena, you really don’t plan on getting back together with Russel, do you? It seems like you’re rather indifferent towards

surprised. I didn’t think I was being cold; I was just keeping a safe distance to avoid any unnecessary complications.

you two.” Stella sighed, “It’s a pity for the kids. He’s a good father, I could tell. I noticed it back in Eldoria. I guess all men are the same – incapable of being a good

Russel wasn’t even the father of my children. I thought to

at Stella’s place for another day. I was planning to go back to Bailey’s, but she pointed out that it wouldn’t be convenient for him as a married man, especially since his wife Hannah was pregnant. So I’d better stay here with her, who was living