Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 187

“Mitch, can you give me Russel’s parents‘ contact info? Come on “I asked.

Mitch was tight with Russel. He definitely knew. But he hesitated, didn’t dare to spill the beans, “Irene, it’s not that I don’t want to give it to you. I just don’t want Russel to chew me out ”

I chuckled and said, “Surely it’s better than watching him have a showdown with his family? When he chose to be a doctor, he must have had beef with his family, and he busted his hump to get where he wanted to be. We cant waste all that just because of me.”

Mitch sighed, whipped out his phone, and texted me a number, it was Russel’s mom’s cell number.

It was getting late. I’ll call tomorrow.

After Stella and Mitch left, I was tossing and turning in bed, unable to catch some Zs, until it was time to ship out. I didn’t wait for anyone, and I was left alone.

Once I got in the car, I was ready to hit the road when Gloria suddenly popped up by my window, smiling softly and knocking on the window.

“You’re Irene, right?‘ She asked once the window was rolled down.

“Uh–huh, what’s up?‘ I wasn’t exactly fond of Gloria, I had things to deal with, so my tone was a bit icy

Gloria glanced back. A stretch limo was parked there, and Bonnie and Kate were waiting for her inside.

She turned back to me, and said, “Nothing much. Bonnie mentioned that Ms. Finch was quite nice to her before. As her mother, I wanted to express my gratitude.”

“Ms. Gloria, you’re too kind. Bonnie and I arent that familiar” I responded with a polite smile, not particularly warm.

Gloria didn’t get mad or embarrassed. She just went on, “Bonnie is young. She can be easily fooled by appearances. If she’s caused any inconvenience to you, I hope you’ll forgive her”

it, it was like I was the one who

Her voice, her tone, and even every word she said all

appeared in the distance, and he noticed

with him I didnt think Neil

white shirt, wearing black shades. The white fabric shimmered

his usual indifference, I was suddenly

that was something Gloria and Bonnie should be worried about. After all, they were the ones who slipped him

Bonnie got out of the limo

her, completely brushed her off, and

and

her eyes were cold, but she still had a

didn’t even take off his shades, and his

drugged. How could he have had a good time? I looked at Neil and didn’t sense a

last night and bumped into other women instead, today’s headlines

have ended up all over the media, and it wouldn’t have been easy for him to shake off the

clenched tightly. Given last nights events, she must have been

get together again next time. By the way, Neil, I’m going to visit Karina in the next few days. If you have time, why not join me? I dreamed of her last night, and she said she missed you” When Gloria said this, her somewhat aged eyes sparkled

hatred was fleeting almost

changed his attitude towards Bonnie, It only represented his dislike for

using Karina’s

visit her on my own.

didn’t insist on going with him. She gracefully smoothed her hair, smiling, “Ms. Finch, I’ll be

respond, I just watched her

long look at Neil and only quickened her pace to catch up when Gloria was already in

apologize for last night. After they left. Neil took off his shades, leaned slightly towards the car

moment he mentioned it, those images that should have never appeared flooded my

lips, much paler than last