Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 134

I was the one who suggested meeting with Russel, so it was only right that I drove him home.

Russel was staying in an apartment arranged by the hospital. It wasn’t too far from where I was renting, but it would still take about half an hour to walk. He was the silent type. And I was feeling down, not in the mood for chit–chat. We hardly spoke during the entire ride.

When we arrived at his apartment building, Russel didn’t go straight up. Instead, he asked me, “Irene, what if things between Neil and Bonnie aren’t as you imagine? Would you change your mind?”

That was almost exactly the question Neil had asked. My answer remained the same ‘No, I wouldn’t. My heart is already full of pain. Changing my mind would only bring more pain.”

Russel gave a small smile “True, but if a lot of things turn out to be misunderstandings, and you end up wanting to change your mind, I’ll support you”

“You’d support me?” I was surprised.

He’d said he liked me. Why would he support me changing my mind?

Russel smiled again “Yes, but before that, I would still pursue you until you were sure of your own feelings.” With that, he unbuckled his seatbelt and got out of the car.

Russel waved at me from outside the car window. I drove away with a mixture of emotions. Once back home, I found myself in a daze. Was Russel really

so tolerant?

In my past life, he’d been ruthless in his pursuit of Bonnie, completely erasing his over twenty years of friendship with Neil, showing no signs of backing. down.

But people changed. Besides, I was not Bonnie. I didn’t like it when people fight over me.

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long–term, so he was more concerned about my health. When he found out I was taking the day off, he even offered to bring me food. I declined. It felt

some bread with eggs and ham, and drank milk to make sure my baby got balanced

went back to bed. I didn’t feel like doing anything or going

come home either. What’s going on?” It was Neil on the other end. It sounded noisy

woke up a bit, glanced at the time on my phone, then looked outside. It was already

at home today. Nothing special,” I said, sitting up. My voice was hoarse from sleeping too long, and my

sore.

yet?” Neil asked.

up and eat,” I answered nonchalantly and

prepare something. Opening the fridge, I found almost all the food was gone, and there was nothing I

face was fuller. Her eyes sparkled with energy, and she looked really vibrant. It was clear she was leading

very considerate after they got married. He was also dedicated to his work, always rushing home to be with Stella after work.

night, I called Mitch. He didn’t tell me anything more about Neil and Bonnie. Do you think I should

Stella’s voice

her quickly. “You need to take care of yourself. If Mitch tells you everything, Neil

a bit cunning, she’s not

up. Mitch

they tell a good girl from a bad one? They’re all cunning

vented about Mitch for about ten minutes, Stella suddenly told me, “I forgot to tell you, I’m having twins,

thrilled. That’s great! If it’s a boy and a girl, you’ll have both a son and a daughter

and a girl too. But no matter what the genders are, I’ll still love them. If I have two sons, and you and Barbara each have a daughter, they can marry my sons. Then I’ll be a mother–in–law. If anyone treats your daughters badly.

protruding belly, I realized it was hardly noticeable. Probably smaller than