Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 649

After dinner, I was beat. I had the nanny tuck the kids into bed while I opted for a quick shower and some much-needed rest.

In the dead of night, a car horn from outside jolted me awake. It sounded so close, but I was too tired to care, simply turning over to catch some more Z's.

My phone, on silent mode, lit up unnoticed. It wasn't until the next morning that I realized I had missed a text from Russel asking if I was awake.

Why was he up so late?

I texted back, "Was everything okay last night? I was out cold."

Russel replied almost instantly, "Yeah, was thinking of catching some fresh air at the beach."

At nearly 2 AM? Who does that?

Though it struck me as odd, I didn't dwell on it. Instead, I began contacting real estate agents to list my house for sale. Once sold, I planned to move back to Rosemont.

My parents had spent a fortune buying and renovating this place, making the asking price a bit steep. No bites yet.

The agents suggested lowering the price, but I wasn't in a rush.

During this time, Stella, leaving her three kids with her in-laws, flew out to Eldoria to keep me company, bringing Mitch along.

Seeing them at my doorstep, I had to blink twice. Stella, shaking her purse, asked, "How's that for a welcome?"

"Welcomed, of course! But your kids?" I ushered them in, concerned.

"My in-laws are on it. But why Eldoria? And why the long stay?" Stella was brimming with curiosity.

Mitch, trailing behind, surveyed the place like a cat on a hot tin roof.

Explaining my plan to sell the house, Mitch looked genuinely surprised.

"Really?" he asked.

"Yeah. Plus, Russel's next door. Wanna drop by?" I teased.

Mitch nodded, lost in thought before heading out to see Russel.