Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 437

"Stella was the one who put you up to this, huh?" Mitch finally broke the silence, his tone laced with disappointment towards Stella.

I felt a pang of sorrow.

"Mitch, what did Stella do to deserve this? How does she fall short compared to Ariana? Is this how dissatisfied you are with her now?"

Mitch chuckled bitterly. "I've told you, there's nothing going on between me and Ariana. You guys are the ones suspecting me, causing a fuss over nothing. Do you want me to put up with this forever?"

"Before you met Ariana, why were you so patient? No matter what Stella did, you accepted it. Sure, you didn't have any substantial relationship with Ariana, but her presence significantly lowered your tolerance for Stella. Do you think that's normal?" I raised my voice to keep questioning.

My eyes were filled with reproach and indifference towards Mitch.

Mitch clenched his teeth. "I didn't come here to discuss this. If you don't hand over the child, I'll call the police!"

That again, calling the police. A few days ago, Karina called the police, claiming I was suspected of child trafficking. I expected Mitch would use the same excuse if he called the police. Then, I'd really be suspected of being a child trafficker.

"Mitch, do you want to divorce Stella?" I ignored his words, simply curious about this.

Mitch was quite clear about this. "No, it's Stella who wants to divorce me, not the other way around. I just can't bear her making a fuss for no reason."

He didn't want a divorce, at least he was reluctant to let go of this marriage.

I sighed a breath of relief. If Mitch was hesitant about such a straightforward question, I really wouldn't know what to say.

"If you don't want a divorce, then sort out the situation with Ariana. You're blinded by infatuation, you know?" I softened my tone, patiently advising him. "Stella is so bothered by your relationship with Ariana because she cares about you so much. You treat Ariana more than a friend, and it's clear to outsiders. Even Neil can see it. What's the point of denying it?"

Mitch was stubborn. "It's none of anyone's business what's going on between her and me. All I want now is for you to hand over my child."

My faint hope for Mitch was shattered once more.

"The child isn't with me. You've checked, haven't you?" My tone cooled, too weary to explain further.

"Do you think I'm a fool? I told you someone saw it with their own eyes." Mitch took a deep breath. "I don't want to argue with you. After all, you're Neil's ex-wife and a good friend of Stella's. We're friends, right? Let's not make enemies over this, OK?"

As if I was deliberately picking a fight with him.

I let out a breath. "Tell me, who saw it? As long as you can name a person, I'll admit it."

I was waiting for Mitch to say Neil's name, but he didn't. Instead, he looked at me with complex eyes, his lips moved but he said nothing.

Neil had told him, but he couldn't say it. Otherwise, the blame would fall on Neil. I could understand that.

"Was it Neil?" I asked directly.

Mitch's gaze shifted, looking strange. But he still didn't say anything.

This attitude was extremely strange. I felt there was something wrong.