Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 256

Russel’s request was just too hard to refuse. I dug out the diamond ring, slid it on, snapped a picture, and sent it his way.

In no time, Russel was on the phone again, “I saw it. Looks nice,”

I responded, Im quite fond of the design too. It just wasn’t meant to be.”

Then I asked him, “Where are you now?”

He reassured me, “Don’t sweat it; I won’t do anything stupid. If youre ever unhappy, just think of me as your plan B.” He continued, “I’ll be home tomorrow My folks are pressuring me to propose to Chloe, but I turned them down.”

So that was the reason for his family feud. It hurt to hear, but there was nothing I could do. From an outside perspective, Chloe was a catch and a good match for Russel.

He went on, ‘Anyway, I’ve been away for a few days. They probably won’t bother me anymore.” He sounded like a kid saying that.

I told him, “Okay, shoot me a message when you get home tomorrow, or else I’ll be worried.” A weight was lifted off my chest.

Russel responded, “Sure.”

We didn’t chat for long, most of the time was spent in silence, neither of us knowing what else to say

By the time I hung up, it was past 3 am. It had started snowing outside. I got up and looked out the window and saw a thin layer of snow already covering it

The first snow of the year in Rosemont had arrived early I had no idea where Russel was, whether Dad was freezing his butt off in jail, whether Oscar Morse had left Rosemont, or when Mam would wake up.

I stared out the window, lost in thought.

Before I knew it, dawn had broken. I wasn’t tired at all, so I just cleaned up, got dressed, and headed for the office.

was just leaving looking like

I drove past him, he suddenly stood in front of my

out of your mind?!” I yelled after rolling

was slippery with ice and snow, and I could have hit him if I hadnt

his face gloomy,

me, would I need you to help find him? Can’t

“Who knows if he s faking running away and is just hiding at your place? Asking me to help find him

suspicion. His thought

a therapist. I think you might have some mental issues” I honestly suggested.

all this time, nobody could find him, yet

to me and promised me that he would go home today!

that Russel ran away to me and him

You sure have a vivid imagination” I was in a hurry to go

I didn’t understand his actions and

Neil buckled his seat belt and responded as

he was doing at StarGlow Enterprises, the fact

drivers and assistants, yet he insisted on riding with me. I felt like he was doing

stayed put, “Take your own

had a drink

was upset, so I cant drive.” Neil did smell a

pick you

that big of a deal for your ex-husband and neighbor

that Neil was constantly hitching a ride even though he didn’t need to. I couldn’t

I might as well switch careers and become his personal driver.

shamelessness always rubbed me the wrong way whenever I left

me the most was that Neil actually fell asleep in the passenger seat. His even breathing and closed eyes

turned face and disheveled hair reminded me of Sleeping Beauty from fairy tales, even though he was a man

breath, completely defeated by Neill’s shameless behavior. Not only did he refuse to get out of the car, he even