Chapter 504
Chapter 504
As I picked up the small ball from the ground, Ste had finished gathering the rest. Not forgetting to
shoot a re at Neil, she grumbled, “Don’t help Mitch bring stuff over here again. Next time I see you, I
won’t even open the door!”
Neil retorted coldly, “You think I want to do this? Even if you and Mitch got divorced, it doesn’t change
the fact that he’s your kids’ father. You refuse his calls, his messages, and even the stuff he buys for
the kid. Do you think you’re meless?”
“Why are you ming me? me Mitch for making me sick. If he hadn’t, we wouldn’t have divorced.”
Ste was defiant, never one to back down in front of Neil.
Neil frowned at the mention of Mitch’s stupidity. Before he could reply, Ste, in a sudden outburst,
questioned, “Do you think I’m like Rena? Do you think I could tolerate as much as she does?”
I was exasperated. This woman and her quick tongue was a habit she’d never ditch.
Neil’s face darkened, his gaze falling on me. I was just an innocent bystander in this. I had nothing to
do with their quarrel.
With an irritated look, I signaled Ste. Realizing her mistake, she looked a bit embarrassed. “I just
think you men always assume that people will forgive your mistakes. It’s frustrating. Not everyone has
the patience to deal with it!”
“You’re you, she’s she. Don’t lump them together.” Neil replied, clearly annoyed.
“Alright, Ste, let’s go inside.” I didn’t want Ste to drag me into their argument anymore, so I tried to
usher her inside.
Ste, carrying a pile of bags, walked towards me. I took a few bags from her, and a thought suddenly
struck me. Neil was here to deliver stuff anyway. Why didn’t he just give the music box to Ste’s kids?
He should hate Serena and Brandon, right?
His behavior was indeed strange. Initially, I assumed it was just a gift from a client that wasn’t suitable
for Hiram, and so he gave it to me. But given the current situation, it seemed unlikely.
When our eyes met, Neil didn’t look away, he was surprisingly calm.
“Why are you still looking at him?” Ste noticed me looking back and quickly reminded me in a low
voice. “Stop looking. He’s a jerk.”
I couldn’t help but chuckle at herment. I didn’t need her reminding me, I was well aware of that. I
wasn’t looking back because I missed him or anything, I was just puzzled by what happenedst night.
Barbara and Alicia were surprised when they saw us carrying so many bags. “What’s all
this?”
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“Some so-called love for the kids from a certain someone.” Ste replied grumpily.
I exined. “Mitch sent some stuff over for the kids.”
“Really, some men… Barbara sighed in frustration. “Isn’t the best way for a man to love his kids is to
love their mother? Why can’t they get this simple thing?”
We all exchanged nces, sharing the same question.
The gathering didn’t end untilte in the evening. I hadn’t felt this rxed in a long time. It felt great to
chat and have a drink with good friends, especially here in my childhood hometown of Rosemont. To be
a bit cheesy, I even felt the air here tasted sweeter.
Berbere and Alicia had already left. Ste insisted on having me stay over at her ce. I had been
drinking and had two kids with me, calling Bailey to pick us up would be inconvenient
Then, with a mischievous grin, she said, ‘Stay a couple more days. I’ll take you to meet some hot
guys!”
I stared at her in shock. She was already onto new guys this soon after the divorce? I bet Mitch was
regretting his actions in Eldoria, cursing himself every night. But here was Stelle, already thinking about
meeting new guys?
For a moment, I wasnt sure whether to feel relieved or impressed. But one thing was certain, Ste
was a true role model.
“I didn’t hire all these babysitters just to keep the house lively. I need to have some fun too!” Ste
defended herself, seeing my surprised expression.
“I get it. I’m just really impressed by you.” I patted Ste’s shoulder admiringly. “Looks like I didn’t need
to worry about you moving on.”
Ste burst intoughter. “With all the delicious food, fun activities, and handsome men in the world,
why should I give up such great life for a man who didn’t treat me right?”
Makes sense. This was Ste’s philosophy all along.
When I was still chasing after Neil, she used this philosophy to persuade me to let go of him and
consider other men. Now, it was clear that not only did she have a carefree attitude, but she also put it
into practice.
‘Sounds like a n. I’ll learn from you!” I agreed.
“You always agree with me but never act on it. Rena, you disappoint me!” Ste sighed dramatically.
“You’re too easygoing. That’s why Neil took advantage of you.”
I didn’t say anything. She was right. I only managed to divorce Neil because I got a second chance at
life. In my previous life, I would have stubbornly stuck with him till the end.
I never told anyone about my second chance at life. Not just because I was afraid of being
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treated like a freak, but also because I didn’t want Ste and the others to mock me for my stupidity in
my previous life.
“How about we go out and have some fun tonight?” Ste suggested, winking at me. “I shouldn’t have
let Ali go home. She could have joined us, so she can forget about that damn Sean. But Barbara is
happy with her family, I don’t want to get beaten up by Ss.”
“Not tonight. It’s alreadyte, and I have to take care of the kids.” I checked the time and declined.
“What? Trust me, tonight is perfect. Remember Cielo Nocturno? We haven’t been there in a while. A
salesperson messaged me a few days ago, they’ve got a new batch of handsome drinkpanions,
all long-legged hunks!” Ste’s eyes gleamed as she spoke, sounding like a kid in a candy store.
Before I could even respond, she had already dragged me into the dressing room, insisting on giving
me aplete makeover and taking me out to appreciate the dashing men of our country.
The little ones were sound asleep, as if they were well aware of their bedtime routines. The nanny was
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taking care of bathing and diaper changes, so Ste wasn’t worried at all.
“Who’s calling you thiste at night?” My phone rang just as she finished applying my makeup. Ste
picked it up, nced at the screen, and an awkward expression crossed her face, “It’s Russel, do you
want to take this?”
I nodded, “Yes, hand it over, please.”