Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 463

The purpose of Karina's visit today was not just to say those words to me.

She took out a small gift box from her bag, delicate and adorable. There was a little blue bear on it, along with an English design wishing a happy seventh birthday.

"Next week is Hiram's seventh birthday. Neil and I are throwing a birthday bash for him. You should come," Karina said with apparent cheer.

Seven years old. Counting back, I was married to Neil for five years, then divorced and messed around for two to three years, and during this time, his child with another woman had grown into a seven-year-old boy.

"Thanks for the invite, but I won't be coming. Take the gift back," I said, uninterested.

"Well, the choice is yours," Karina was not insistent. She smoothed her hair, and before leaving, she said, "Ms. Finch, since someone is treating you like a gem, please keep your distance from other women's men. Try not to have unnecessary overlap, thank you."

In the end, she still saw me as a love rival, and her hostility was quite intense.

I don't know why both Bonnie and Karina fear me so much, even though they know that I was Neil's wife for five years while living a widow's life.

After Karina left, I took a deep breath. I felt a bit moody.

Outside the window, the sun was shining brightly. It was midday, the hottest time of the day. I got up to look at the view from the window, then planned to order some take-out to fill my stomach.

Russel had to check on Serena and Brandon at noon, so he wouldn't have time to arrange my lunch.

"Ms. Finch!"

Suddenly a man's voice rang out. I turned around to see a plump man in a white coat, holding a lunch box, and smiling at me. "Dr. Russel asked me to bring you lunch. It's our cafeteria's staff meal, clean and healthy. Have a taste."

I put down my phone, surprised that Russel had arranged for a colleague to bring me lunch. I felt touched that he remembered my lunch even though he was so busy.

I wasn't sure how to explain my relationship with Russel to others, so I just accepted the lunch box and thanked him, "Okay, thank you."

"No problem, Dr. Russel reminded me several times. He's afraid you might go hungry. As for take-out, you never know about the hygiene. It's not good for you. Enjoy your meal while it's hot. I'm off to have my lunch," he replied cheerfully.

"Alright, thank you," I replied, not saying much but being very polite.

Soon the room was quiet again. I opened the lunch box, and the food inside smelled delicious, light and nutritious.

I picked up the fork and began to eat. Halfway through my meal, Russel sent a video call. In the video, he was holding Serena, and Brandon was playing in his crib.

"Have you eaten?" Russel asked about my lunch, very concerned.

"You've arranged it for me, so how could I not eat?" I laughed, "In the eyes of your colleagues, you're definitely a great husband."

Russel seemed to like this title. His tone was joyful. "Being a good doctor and a good husband are the best compliments for me. If you could give me a title, making it official, that would be even better."

My eating slowed down a bit. I knew what Russel meant. He never gave up on marrying me, but I was hesitant.