Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 475

I held my silence, not wanting to respond to my mom’s statements.

*Rena, you know, Russel is really good to you. Everyone around you can see it, and it’s clear as day. With the way things are now, as long as he’s willing to take you, that’s all that matters. Got it?” Mom’s tone turned stern, “You’re a single mom with two kids, how are you going to live in the future? Your father and I won’t always be here to help you.”

She made it sound as if I should be grateful that Russel was willing to accept me – a divorced woman with kids.

I already had reservations about Russel. My mom’s words, uttered without knowing the whole story, fueled a fire within me.

“Mom, I will not end up with Russel!” My anger surged, and my voice got noticeably louder, oblivious to the fact that Russel and others might hear me.

“Why are you suddenly so agitated? Speak calmly!” Mom tried to stop me, “Russel is having dinner right here. Aren’t you afraid he’ll hear?”

who Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

“Why should I care if he hears?” I did not lower my voice while I told my mom, “I’ve rejected him long ago. I don’t harbor any romantic feelings for him. It’s you guys keep insisting how good he is, telling me to give him a chance. What’s the benefit of forcing this? It’ll only complicate things!”

If things kept going this way, I didn’t know what Russel would do. If he resorted to underhanded tactics, I would definitely be in deeper trouble.

My mom, already in a terrible mood, looked even more upset as I argued with her so heatedly.

Just as we were at a standoff, Russel appeared at the bathroom door. His gaze was calm, void of any discernible emotions, as he looked down at me.

I was in the middle of giving Serena a bath. I continued with my task, unbothered by his

presence.

“Russel, don’t worry, it’s just a little disagreement between me and my daughter. Did you finish your dinner? Maybe you should go rest for a while.” My mom forced a smile, trying to reassure Russel.

But Russel didn’t leave. His voice was still. “You go ahead and eat. I’ll have a talk with her.” “Well…” Mom hesitated.

“Mom, don’t leave.” I quickly finished bathing Serena, wrapped her in a towel, and said, “Let’s make things clear today. I don’t want to keep forcing myself.”

Russe and were in the bu toket worned She shot the fronts to ate the hot to be inspike i

with all my since its mocode been used and Our issues are way more complicate than you an

could think We can only be trends in the ture, so stop for

”

st down on the ouch and sash Malling

Morse darkened, and she sat down to the angrily. The redness in her eyes showed how upset she was

Russel still cared about my mom even in such situation. Ms. Finch, please dont be angry. You shouldn’t stress your heart talk things out with her Why don’t you go rest “No, I stay here and Isten here, my

mom called my name in an unfamilar, age tone. tel me where did Russel go wrong? Where did he fall shoe? Why can’t you apprecate

I knew my mom was fond of Russe, but to this extent where she ended him without considering my feelings and thoughs, made me el cols.

“Mom, am I your daughter, or is he your son?” (couldnt understan

it’s because you’re my daughter, so don’t want you to miss out on such a good understand? My mom softened her tone slighty, but she was silos think about it. Everyone now believes that you and Russe are a coupe and the S and Brandon’s father. If you say you just want the trend tow are you going t explain to everyone, especially to Neil?”

It was indeed the most difficult part for me. If it wasnt for this resson mouere mode it clear with Russel long ago, regardless of how much he clungor

At the end of the day, I was selfish. I took advantage of him.

1…” For a moment, I was speechless. If cut ties with Russo now was sure Neil woule come find me the next day and even try to claim the kids

If Karina found out that Serena and Brandon were Neils kids, she would definitely target us and make things even more complicated.

I was caught off guard, and my mom seized the opportunity to suggest “Why don’t you and Russel get a marriage license soon, Renat if you don’t out ties now, you’ll se Do you want to wait till Neil finds out the truth and keeps pestering you?

“Mom, it’s impossible! The mere mention of marriage made me reject staty

What if Neil checks your marital status?”

The older the ginger, the spicier it got. Every question from my mom hit my biggest concerns, leaving me unable to retort.

I was getting more and more agitated, feeling as if I was being threatened, and the one threatening me was my own mother.

A wave of pent-up anger swirled in my heart and drove me nearly insane.

Mom wanted to say something more, but Russel stopped her. “Mrs. Finch, please don’t say any more. I’m willing to wait and give her time to think it through. Pressuring her won’t help; it’ll only stress her out. I don’t want that.”

The more considerate he was, the more my mom felt I was being ungrateful. She sighed, “Fine, Rena, think it through. I’ll go check on Brandon. He needs to have his bath too.”

After my mom left, only Russel and I were left in the living room.

At that moment, I was engrossed in what my mom had said. My mind was chaotic, and my eyes felt somewhat hot. I felt as if I was being pushed onto a dead-end road, unable to move forward or retreat.

The moment my tears began to fall, Russel’s hand gently brushed them away. His brows were furrowed, and a deep sense of heartache and helplessness mirrored in his eyes. “Is it really that hard to be with me?” he asked.

I pulled away from his touch. “It’s hard, Russel. I truly regret acknowledging Serena and Brandon as your children. I feel like I’m stuck now and don’t know what to do!”

These words weren’t just spoken in frustration, they were the pent-up sentiments that I had held back for too long. They were too selfish, too hurtful to speak out loud, but in my emotional turmoil, I couldn’t

care less.