Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 46

Looking at Barbara's happy face, I had a lot to say but couldn't get the words out. After a while, I finally managed to say, "Congrats."

"Could you come with me for prenatal check-ups later? I haven't been to the hospital since I found out I was pregnant. I heard we need to set up a medical record there." Barbara excitedly discussed her pregnancy, but all I could think about were romantic scenes involving Norman and another woman.

If I told Barbara the truth now, there could only be two possible outcomes. First, she'd be furious and heartbroken, choose to have an abortion and break up with Norman. Second, she'd choose to forgive Norman, either due to her feelings for him or because of the baby.

Either way, Barbara would get hurt, bad.

"Sure. Just let me know a day in advance." I was a little upset and agreed casually before getting up to leave, "You rest up. I've got stuff to do."

Barbara didn't want me to leave, "You're leaving after just ten minutes?"

"Barbara, don't tell Norman about your pregnancy yet. Let’s get our friends together and surprise him, okay?" I thought for a moment then suggested.

Without any hesitation, Barbara agreed, "Sure! I'll set the time and let you know!"

I made an "O.K." gesture and quickly left Barbara's home.

Back in the car, it took me a while to calm down. Stella, Alicia, and Barbara are like sisters to me. They’re as important as my family. I can't stand anyone hurting them.

Just as I was about to leave, Norman's car appeared not far away. He got out of the car with a white bag in his hand, looking somewhat hurried.

"Norman!" I shouted.

Seeing me, Norman was surprised at first, then came over to greet me, "Irene, are you here for Barbara?"

Norman was actually a decent guy. Although he's not as well-off as Barbara, he's a good fit for her and was very well-mannered.

"Yeah. Weren't you at work? Why are you back?" I asked.

"Isn't it almost lunchtime? I was worried Barbara wouldn't want to cook for herself, and takeout isn't healthy, so I came back to make her something. Want to join us?" Norman lifted the bag in his hand, "I just bought some ingredients."

I was stunned. From Norman's smiling face, I couldn't detect any hint of insincerity. He seemed to genuinely care about Barbara. How could such a man be dating two women at the same time?

I didn't know what I was feeling. I forced a smile, shook my head and said, "Maybe next time. I have things to do. Goodbye." "Alright." Norman waved at me.

As I drove away, I started to doubt if true love really exists in this world. I once firmly believed that Neil truly loved Bonnie, but I died too early in my past life and didn't get the chance to see how their story ended. What happened after they got together? One year, two years, three years, ten years, twenty years later?

Could Neil's love for Bonnie last a lifetime?

Was it possible that they were indeed deeply in love at first, but as time went by, they gradually lost the passion of love and became like most couples, strangers filled with contradictions?

With these confused thoughts, I aimlessly drove around the streets and ended up at La Rencontre.

Bonnie no longer worked there, so there was no point in me coming, but I still walked in and ordered a black coffee.