Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 374

When I heard my mom's words, I was kind of taken aback. I knew what she was getting at; she deeply hoped that Russel and I could end up together.

That harmonious scene before her eyes was what she wished for.

But you know what? Some things just can't be forced. People who are not meant to be together will never be together.

That was the case with me and Neil.

Russel and I made eye contact for a while, but neither of us said anything.

"I was thinking of making a seafood platter today. Are you down for that?" Russel changed the subject.

"Sure. Do you have the ingredients? Or do we need to run to the store?" I asked. The previous time when I was pregnant, I couldn't stand the smell of seafood, but this time, I was game for anything.

Seeing my food-craving face, Russel chuckled and said, "I've got it covered. I'll go get it."

After he left to get the ingredients, my mom finally blurted out, "Rena, Russel's really good to you. If you guys were together, you could put an end to the mess with Neil."

Her words were similar to what Russel had suggested before. I was shocked and asked, "Have you lost your mind? If you think Russel is a good man, don't screw him over. You want him to play daddy to someone else's kids?"

"Ah..." My mom probably realized she went too far. Russel was a great guy; why should he have been the father of someone else's kids?

Russel was also kind of scary deep down. His attitude towards Chloe Reynolds was pretty harsh. Sometimes I worried if being with him and possibly having conflicts might have put me in danger.

Though those thoughts were all over the place, they were there in my mind.

"Stop pushing Rena. Just focus on raising the kids." My dad shared my views. As a man, he surely wanted Russel to choose someone better.

My mom looked upset. I guess she needed time to digest all of that.

I didn't bother explaining further, as I started to feel a bit unwell. I decided to lie down and rest.

Soon, my dad found a private hospital for me. The medical facilities were top-notch, just a bit farther away. I'd have to endure a longer ride for my check-ups.

"Ms. Finch, you should consider staying here." After several checks, the doctor suggested.

"Is there a problem with the babies?" I asked anxiously.

"No, you're approaching your due date, and twins might come early. If your water breaks or if you bleed at home, it could get messy. You should rest in the hospital to ensure the safety of you and the babies." The doctor advised responsibly.

Before I could respond, my mom jumped in and said, "Alright, let's get her settled in!"

"OK."

That's how I ended up in the hospital until the day I gave birth. I was bedridden, only allowed to go to the restroom or eat. Pregnancy was indeed tiring, but I was happy, eagerly waiting for my babies to arrive safely.