Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 191

"Russel, let's just stay friends," I said firmly, "My feelings for you are not love. You should stop wasting your time on me and listen to your family's advice to find a woman who is right for you."

Russel was strongly emotional, "I can't accept it! I don't want anyone but you. Can you give me a chance? If you agree, I'll find a way to get my family's approval!"

I'm not clear on how Russel fought with his family for Bonnie Tueley during my past life, but I know he made a lot of sacrifices for it, some of which even seemed crazy.

If he could become good friends with Neil, they must have something in common.

"Calm down first. Russel, you are usually a very mature and steady person. I believe you can also handle your emotions in love, right?" I quickly softened my tone, "Didn't you teach me before? Let go when you should. Letting go is a kind of liberation."

There was a long silence on the other end of the phone. I held my breath, waiting for Russel's response.

Finally, he spoke again, "Give me some time. I'll try to give you up, but if I really can't let go, can you give me another chance?"

If I say some harsh words now, it may backfire.

As long as Russel was willing to try to give up on me, there was still hope.

I thought for a moment and replied, "Okay. You first agree to the arranged date at home. Maybe among the people you meet, you might find the type you like?"

Russel just laughed, sounding a bit tired.

I felt a bit guilty, so I hung up the phone first.

I didn't know when Russel started to like me or what he liked about me. I didn't want to go into it with him for fear of making things more complicated.

Fortunately, Russel was a man of his word. Within three days, I heard that he had gone on a date.

Russel's charm is self-evident. As long as he wants to get married, there will definitely be many excellent women waiting for his choice.

"The Miller family's daughter is also great! She is as pretty as a doll and a graduate of a prestigious school!" Alicia said while drinking coffee.

At the weekend gathering, Stella brought her daughter Leila. While feeding Leila yogurt, she agreed, "I've seen the Miller family's daughter a few times. She's outgoing and looks good. I heard that a lot of people are pursuing her. She and Russel match well!"

Barbara, on the other hand, felt it was a pity, "Rena, are you really not going to accept him? I think you two match well too."

I took a sip of coffee, feeling the rich, bitter flavor spreading on my tongue, "Not suitable. You don't want me, a divorced old woman, to tarnish Dr. Russel, do you?"

“Irene, that's not right,” Stella frowned, “Why do you always belittle yourself? So what if you've been divorced? There are so many divorced people. Are they all inferior?”

I didn't respond. I didn't tell them about what Faith Whitmore and Lauretta had said to me.

To be honest, I felt a bit depressed. I had never been looked down upon like this except by Neil.

Maybe it's because I felt embarrassed, so I didn't tell my friends. Or maybe it's because I felt it was pointless to say it; it would just make them more upset, so I didn't say it.

“Who's that?” Suddenly, Barbara whispered to us.

We looked in the direction she was looking. It was Malinda and Louis Aldridge.