Chapter 509
Chapter 509
Neil and I wandered around the hospital, and we returned to the nurse’s station when time rolled
around for Serena’s medication to be changed,
After a couple of hours of bustling around, we finally got her IV removed, and it was time for us to head
home for some much-needed rest.
Neil drove me to Ste’s ce. I thanked him after I got out of the car with Serena. “I appreciate your
help tonight.”
“Please get some rest.” Neil merely advised before driving off.
It was already after four in the morning. After settling Serena down to sleep, I went to remove my
makeup and take a shower. Tonight had been incredibly exhausting, and I was asleep almost the
moment my head hit the pillow. Thankfully, the nanny at Ste’s house was fantastic, allowing me to
sleep in without being disturbed by the kids.
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Upon waking up, I noticed a lengthy text message from Neil, filled with advice on how to care for a child
with diarrhea. I was a bit dazed, wondering if I was still dreaming.
My phone rang, jolting me from my confusion. The name “Russel” on the screen immediately sobered
me up.
“Are you home yet?” Russel’s voice was icy as it came through the phone.
“Hmm, what happened?” I sat up, ncing around. My voice was slightly hoarse, likely due tost
night’s drinks.
“Nothing. Just got caught up with some urgent mattersst night and couldn’t see you and Ste home.
I was a bit worried.” Russel replied, then asked, “Are you at Ste’s ce?”
I didn’t deny it, “Hmm, what’s up?”
“Pleasee out. I’m waiting for you at the front.” Russel hung up before I could reply. I was taken
aback. How did he know Ste was living here? And howe he was already waiting for me at the
door?
I quickly freshened up and dressed. Ste was in the living room ying with the children on a mat.
“Rena, are you hungry? Lunch will be ready soon!” She asked when she saw me. “I’ll just slep out for a
bit. Be right back.” I replied hastily not wanting Ste to know Russel was waiting outside.
The day was overcast, not a hint of sunlight could be seen. Russel was leaning against the wall and
waiting for me.
I wasn’t sure why Russel was here, but I felt an inexplicable pressure, making each step
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towards him feel heavier than thest.
Upon seeing me, his stern expression softened a bit. But his brow was still furrowed, hinting at his
underlying discontent.
“When did you get homest night?” Russel seemed particrly concerned about my departure from
the barst night, his tone unusually stern.
“Four in the morning,” I replied.
“Four in the morning?” Russel’s face darkened at my answer, a clear sign of anger shing in his eyes.
I nodded, intending to exin, but Russel cut me off, “Why sote? Were you with Neil?”
I indeed was with Neil, but there was a reason for it.
“Russel, please, let’s not talk about this. I know you’ve stopped fighting with Whitmore Co. I appreciate
that.” I avoided his question and deflected the subject.
Russel’s brows furrowed further, “First, you will answer my question. Were you with Neil till four in the
morning?”
I didn’t like the feeling of being interrogated and doubted, so I just nodded in response.
Russel’s eyes darkened, and he seemed to be repressing his emotions. He took a deep breath,
struggling to control his anger.
He kept staring at me, sending chills down my spine.
“Am I not doing enough?” He eventually muttered, his words cold andced with usation, “What do I
need to do for you to think I’m better than him?”
“Russel, you’re overthinking. Neil and I can never be together again. You’ve never been worse than
Neil in my heart, and I sometimes think you’re a good person. It’s just my bad luck that I fell for Neil
first, and after breaking up with him, I’ve lost the ability to fall in love again. I’ve rejected you many
times, but you refuse to give up. You’re driving yourself crazy; do you know that?” My emotions got the
best of me, and I spoke rapidly.
“I just want you to stay by my side, even if you don’t love me!” Russel seemed a bit out of control. It
was part of him I rarely saw. His hands gripped my shoulders tightly, which scared me.
I was startled by his intensity and struggled to break free.
“Russel, calm down!” I couldn’t help but shout.
Russel didn’t let go of me. Instead, Ste, hearing my shout, rushed out holding a broom.
Seeing Russel, she stormed over and brought the broom down on his arm.
The blow on his arm caused him to release me, and he seemed to have regained some
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“What are you doing, Russel? Harassing someone in broad daylight? How did I never know that you
were such a scoundrel? Rena, call the police. Did he try to assault you?” Ste stood protectively in
front of me, pointing at Russel and cursing.
Russel didn’t say anything but just stared coldly at Ste.
My shoulder was throbbing, but it wasn’t bad enough to call the police, and besides, Russel hadn’t tried
to assault me.
“Ste, it’s okay. We just had a disagreement.” I reassured Ste.
“Is he here to take the kids?” Ste spected, still under the impression that Russel was Serena and
Brandon’s father. For her, since I no longer wanted to be with Russel, he was here to take them.
Iughed at her assumption, “No, don’t worry.”
“That’s good.” Ste suddenly adopted a disappointed tone as she addressed to Russel, “Russel,
you’re the children’s father. How could you disappear when they needed you? Oh, and with that Karina.
What is wrong with both you and Neil? You both like to mingle with women like her.”
Russel’s expression changed, “What happened to the kids?”
“You don’t even know?” Ste questioned. Her eyebrows were knitted in confusion as she turned to
look at me. She couldn’t fathom why I hadn’t informed Russel. After all, he was the father of the child.
“I’m clueless. What happened to the kids?” Russel, who genuinely treasured the two kids as if they
were his own, turned towards me. He was puzzled as to why I hadn’t shared the news with him.
Ste blurted out, “Serena had a severe case of gastroenteritisst night. She was vomiting and having
diarrhea, and had to be rushed to the ER. Neil was there with Rena and the child, but where were you?
Hooking up with Karina?”