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 was like I was

was definitely not as polite to me as she appeared. Her voice, her tone, and even every word she said all had

then, Neil appeared in the distance, and he noticed Gloria and

Karina’s mother, must have had a bone to pick with him I didnt think Neil would have an easier time than me when he

white shirt, wearing black shades. The white fabric shimmered

was suddenly curious: how did he get through

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

got out of the limo and called

her, completely brushed her off,

and she

last night?‘ Glona saw Neil, her eyes were cold, but she still had a smile

was not friendly either. He didn’t even take off his shades, and his

at Neil and didn’t sense a shred of joy.

into

Bonnie had taken advantage of the situation, their photos could have ended up all over the media, and it wouldn’t have been easy for him

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

If you have time, why not join me? I

was fleeting

Bonnie, It only represented his dislike for Bonnie, not that he had completely forgotten

using Karina’s death to provoke

visit her on my own.

gracefully smoothed her hair, smiling, “Ms. Finch, I’ll be going now. We can chat

respond, I just watched her

a long look at Neil and only quickened her

left. Neil took off his shades, leaned slightly towards the

images that should have never appeared flooded my

at his lips, much