Chapter 510
Chapter 510
After hearing Ste’s words, a sense of urgency and concern shed across Russel’s eyes, tinged with
a hint of reproach. He questioned me, “Why didn’t you tell me sooner?”
“Weren’t you with Karina at that time?” I retorted.
Russel seemed to be taken aback by my response and just stared at me in silence.
Ste defended me, “Don’t look at Rena like that. I used to encourage her to ept you, thinking you
were a decent and loyal man, not like Neil. But it seems I was wrong. Birds of a feather flock together,
huh? How could clear water spring from a mire?”
Russel’s face darkened at her harsh words. Luckily, we were alone, so there was no one else to
witness his humiliation.
“I had something important to deal withst night,” Russel started, pausing to nce at Ste. His gaze
was slightly hesitant, but then he regained hisposure and asked, “Since you knew Karina was
here, did you tell Neil?”
“Why would I tell Neil? It’s their business, not mine.” I replied nonchntly.
“Alright, I understand.” Russel contemted for a moment before turning towards the front door. “Is
Serena in there too? I’d like to see her.”
Ste looked at me questioningly, but I subtly shook my head, not wanting her to stop Russel.
Russel’s affection for the kids was genuine, untainted by any pretense. I wasn’t heartless enough to
keep him away from them.
Still, I feltpelled to say, “Please wait here for a minute. I’ll bring Serena out.’
Russel halted in his tracks.
I went inside to get Serena, who was doing better today, though she seemed less lively and energetic
than usual.
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Russel’s face softened as soon as he saw Serena. He took her from me and gently rocked her in his
arms.
“Serena, do you remember Daddy?” He asked softly.
Hearing the word “Daddy” stung a little. For the past six months, everyone saw Russel as Serena and
Brandon’s father. He often referred to himself as such, especially in public.
It must have be a habit by now, hence his slip of the tongue.
Ste didn’t seem to notice anything amiss. She was just frowning at the scene, probablyparing
Russel’s actions to Mitch’s.
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Serena seemed to enjoy being in Russel’s arms, asionallyughing and reaching out to grab his
shirt.
I didn’t interrupt them and let them have their moment. But then Russel’s phone rang, forcing him to
take the call.
I took Serena from him and nced at his phone. It was Karina calling.
Karina sure was bold, taking risks as she always did. If Neil and Faith found out she was in Rosemont,
and that she might have had a hand in Russel’s dealings with Whitmore Co., she could kiss her
chances of marrying Neil goodbye.
“Please go ahead. I’m going home with Ste.” I told Russel dismissively. He had changed too much,
and I wasn’t interested in prying into his business with Karina.
“Alright, and I’ll exin everythingter.” Russel replied, sounding a bit impatient.
I didn’t need his exnation, but I kept that to myself. I carried Serena and left with Ste. As we
stepped inside, Ste closed the door tightly behind us.
Ste spoke up once Russel’s car had driven away, “Rena, you really don’t n on getting back
together with Russel, do you? It seems like you’re rather indifferent towards him.
“Really?” I was a bit surprised. I didn’t think I was being cold; I was just keeping a safe distance to
avoid any unnecessaryplications.
“Definitely. It feels like there’s nothing left between you two.” Ste sighed, “It’s a pity for the kids. He’s
a good father, I could tell. I noticed it back in Eldoria. I guess all men are the same – incapable of being
a good husband but can be good fathers.”
But Russel wasn’t even the father of my children. I thought to myself guiltily.
Feeling more guilty, I decided to stay at Ste’s ce for another day. I was nning to go back to
Bailey’s, but she pointed out that it wouldn’t be convenient for him as a married man, especially since
his wife Hannah was pregnant. So I’d better stay here with her, who was living alone with a handful of
hired help and no husband or inws to worry about, until I decided to return to Eldoria.
I epted her suggestion. Now theplications between Russel and Neil were temporarily settled,
but notpletely. Plus, Dn had showed up. I had to remain at Rosemont to make clear of what it
was between him and Karina.
It was indeed enjoyable staying with Ste. Apart from taking care of the kids, it felt like being single
again. Barbara and Alicia would asionally drop by for a meal and some girl talk.
After Alicia’s falling out with Seanst time, she dered she wouldn’t waste any more time on him.
She was determined to focus on her career instead of a man.
I found it hard to believe.
“Rena, your phone is ringing. Who’s this Dn? Ste asked as she handed me my phone when I was
ying with the kids.
“Just a friend.” I took the phone and answered the call, keeping my reply as simple as possible.
I hadn’t been in touch with Dn for a few days and it was clear he was growing anxious. He thought
I’d forgotten about the promise I’d made to him and so, he rang me up and pressed about it. I tried to
soothe him, “Dn, take a deep breath, alright? I’m on the lookout for her as well. You know she’s got
these amazing medical skills and a lot of people are after her expertise. Tracking her down isn’t as
easy as picking up a phone. It takes time and effort. You can also try reaching out to her from your end
as well.”
“I can’t, Ms. Finch,” Dn blurted out. “She’s deliberately avoiding me!”
At this point, I was certain there was something more to Dn and Karina’s rtionship and it wasn’t
anything pleasant.”
I decided to probe a bit more. “Why would she be avoiding you? Is it because your condition is serious
and she can’t treat it, so she doesn’t want to waste your time and money?”
“No, no, no, it’s not like that. Anyway, I’m hoping to hear from you soon. Please let me know the
moment you find something, okay?” Dn didn’t want to discuss his rtionship with Karina any
further. He just repeatedly impressed upon me his urgency.