Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 188

My mom got a shocker from my thoughts, “If you’re married, why wouldn’t you want a kid? Is a child less important than a man?”

Caught off guard and with a fork and knife in hand, I didn’t know how to respond. I dared not tell her that I might never be able to have a kid.

“Irene, having your own child is always better! My mom gave me a serious talk.

I felt really upset after listening to her

After dinner, my mom had to go to her office, leaving me all alone. I found Russel’s mother’s phone number, and after thinking for a bit, I decided to give

her a ring

Russel’s mom picked up almost instantly, and her voice sounded young, “Hello, who is this?”

“Mrs. Dawson, hello, I’m Irene, a friend of Russel’s.” I calmly introduced myself, completely composed. Since I never had any intention of being with Russel, his mom’s disapproval didn’t bother me.

There was a slight pause on the other end after my introduction, and it seemed like she didn’t expect me to reach out.

Due to my background and the fact that I was Neil’s ex wife, Russel’s mom had always been cordial with me. Even though she had a strained relationship with Russel, she never showed me any disrespect.

Over the phone, she explained politely why they were against Russel and me being together.

“Ms. Finch, I know you must be a good person, or else the Whitmore family wouldn’t have allowed Neil to marry you, but you know the relationship between Russel and Neil. Can you imagine the public backlash Russel would face if he were with you?” she sighed and said, “I still can’t figure out how he suddenly turned against Neil these past two years. Looking back, it might be because of you.”

“Mrs. Dawson, Russel and I are just friends I know how he feels about me, but our dating is out of the question. You have my word,” I said, understanding her concern.

Russel’s mother chuckled, “Ms Finch, that’s a relief to hear.”

“Yes, but please don’t force him to resign I requested earnestly

come across as blunt, but please, if it’s not necessary, try to avoid seeing

still suspected an inappropriate relationship between me and Russel. She feared we

too far.

after making that call, but at least it would lessen the pressure on Russel from his mom.

right.” I

you “I could hear the relief in her voice, and

daze, feeling a

accept it either, especially if that ex–wife might

a while, I laughed at myself, grabbed my bag, and headed out, planning to find a place to have a drink

up Stella, “Stella, do

have no clue, but if you ask me about which brand of

hilarious!” I joked, then hung up the phone.

her voice filled with excitement, “Rena, are you looking for a hottie to date? Come over, I’m having drinks

for you!”

my

at the small pub where Barbara and the others were, they were all having a good time chatting away.

about seven or eight people at the table, a couple of whom were indeed quite handsome, dressed in simple styles, looking young and seemingly

was a singer at the bar with some online fans

looking guy

for that night was to find a man, not only to

youngest and

women, but just a

some fun, not a serious

taking over Stella’s

didn’t feel

there was no need to spell out everything. After dinner, Barbara and Silas left, and I hopped into Jameson’s

seat belt. His casual