Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 361

"Halt!"

Neil blocked Russel with his hand, his eyes full of anger. "What are you doing here?"

Russel chuckled coldly. "Looking for Irene."

Russel pointed at me. I looked terrible, with Russel's words still echoing in my mind.

Karina was back. That meant any attempts at rekindling my relationship with Neil were pointless.

It was time to set boundaries with Neil, but not now.

"Neil, let Russel go. I've already talked to him." I said to Neil.

Neil stared blankly at me. "What did you talk about?"

"I've always liked Irene, and that hasn't changed. What did she tell you?" Russel answered for me.

This answer only infuriated Neil more. My past entanglement with Russel had caused several arguments between Neil and me, and now Russel was standing right in front of me.

I might have been scared before, but now, thinking of Karina and Russel's words, I felt the need to protect myself.

If I was destined to be hurt again, why shouldn't I put up a shield first?

"Russel, go. I'll explain to him."

Russel nodded and left, and this time Neil didn't stop him.

When the atmosphere in the living room calmed down, Neil walked up to me. He sat where Russel had been sitting, his eyes full of disappointment.

He probably didn't realize that I was feeling worse than he was.

Finally, he asked, "Why did you see him?"

"He was waiting for me when I got back. My mom told him I was living here." I tried to calm myself, trying to appear composed.

"I'll talk to Mrs. Finch." Neil stood up to leave.

I immediately stopped him. "Let's wait until the matter with Ethan Foster is settled. If my dad is released, my mom might change her opinion of you. Neil, I have no feelings for Russel. You just need to trust me on this."

Hearing this, Neil stopped and looked at me with confusion. After a few seconds, he frowned. "You seem off today. Is something wrong?"

Had I not hidden it well? I quickly avoided Neil's gaze and forced a smile. "No, it's just that I had a check-up today. I'm still not pregnant."

"Just that?" Neil came over and looked at me. "I know I really want a child, but you don't have to put so much pressure on yourself. We can always adopt if you can't give birth."