The Bound Between Us

Mitch, the wimp, acted as if he’d seen the cavalry arriving at the sight of Neil. He took refuge behind Neil, his voice a notch louder, “Let’s talk this out! There is no need for violence. Aren’t you just taking advantage of the fact that I never bully women?!”

“What’s going on? The front door wasn’t even closed.” Neil asked.

Stella rolled her eyes dismissively, not in the mood to talk. I, on the other hand, stared coldly at Mitch, “Ask your buddy here. What drove him all the way back from Eldoria?”

“What did you do, Mitch?” Neil turned to Mitch, demanding an explanation.

Mitch stuttered, unable to articulate a clear answer. I decided to speak on his behalf, “Russel sent him some pictures of Stella and me at the bar the other night. He rushed all the way back here just to accuse us of dressing inappropriately and neglecting our kids.”

As I summed up the situation, Mitch’s face turned awkward.

Neil’s brow furrowed. Then, he asked, “Is this true?”

“Neil, I’m not lying. You didn’t see how they dress. I used to spend my nights at bars, and I knew what kind of men hang out there. They have several kids at home, so they couldn’t just abandon them and go partying even if they’ve got nannies, can they?” Mitch argued, even though he looked embarrassed.

“I saw it.” Neil interrupted Mitch coldly.

“What? What did you see?” Mitch looked confused.

“I saw what they were wearing. I was there that night too.” Neil bent down, picked up a pillow from the floor and shoved it into Mitch’s arms. “I heard that you’ve been working overtime these past few days, almost pulling all-nighters, so as to spare some time to come back and question them, haven’t you?”

Stella and I exchanged glances. No wonder Mitch looked like he was on his last legs; he’d been working excessively for the past few days.

I had to hand it to him. He really went all out just to come here and pick a fight.

Mitch hung his head, looking somewhat ashamed.

piss off now!” Stella was done with Mitch.

could utter another word, he was

became quiet again. I

said a word more to defend Mitch, he

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you doing here?” I asked, somewhat puzzled.

Neil looked around, and, not seeing the kids, he asked, “Where are

in their room with the nannies. I didn’t tell Neil that but simply replied, “She’s been doing well these past few days,

“Yeah, why are you so concerned? Even Russel

shot her a glance,

couple of days ago. I had no idea what Russel and Karina were up to now, but I admired Karina for being able to hide it from the

Stella gave me a look but didn’t answer Neil. Instead, she turned

are you planning to go back to Eldoria?” It was just Neil and me left

there? What about you?” Neil sat down on the couch, crossing his long legs elegantly, his

wasn’t exactly hoping for Neil to return to Eldoria. Once he got back, he’d find out Karina wasn’t there. If that caused any trouble and delayed me from getting information from Dylan, I didn’t think it would be

doesn’t matter whether I return early or late.” I answered casually. Even without Dylan’s appearance, I might still stay here a little longer. Neil, however, thought of something else, “Is it because Russel

Neil believed I had feelings for Russel, while Russel thought I was still in love with

simple life with my

just to tell you both to stop being ridiculous, okay?” I replied, feeling helpless.

going on with you and Russel? Are you breaking up?” Neil seemed quite pleased at the mention of this with a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth, “I was surprised when he suddenly turned against

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