Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Hannah Morse had just arrived at the train station. She was Oscar Morse’s one and only sister. Their family were farmers, and they didn’t come with her

this time

It took me a good half hour to get to the station from Barbara’s place. When I saw Hannah, I was taken aback. She was the spitting image of Oscar, only softer and more feminine

Hannah was a lot older than Oscar, she was even older than me. Her face was a portrait of sorrow, and her eyes seemed to be swollen from crying on

the trip.

“Hi, I’m Irene Finch. I’m a friend of Oscars. I had Barbara take Hannahs luggage and then I introduced myself to her.

“Ms. Finch, nice to meet you. This is my first time here. I don’t know anything about this place, so I’m hoping you can help me out.” Hannah said as she looked at me with sad eyes.

“No problem. If you’re Oscar’s sister, you’re my sister too I felt heavyhearted and a bit guilty because I felt that I was indirectly responsible for Oscar’s death.

Hannah nodded. Thank you. Oscar was lucky to have a friend like you.”

Hearing that made me feel worse, and the guilt grew stronger. But I couldn’t say anything. I just tried to put on a brave face. Let’s get going then. I’ll take you to my place first. You can crash at my place for a few days. Once you’re settled, we can go visit Oscar.”

Hannah’s eyes welled up again. She wiped at the corner of her eve. “Okay”

Barbara took me and Hannah back to Sterling Estates. I was originally thinking of having Hannah stay at my apartment, but I was worried that she might need me for something or might want to chat, so in the end, I decided to let her stay at Sterling Estates.

To my surprise, Neil was home. He was sitting by the window, sipping coffee, and flipping through a book. When he saw me come in with Hannah, he frowned, “Who’s she?”

“Oscar’s sister. She might be staying here for a few days. I gave Hannah a pair of slippers. She glanced at Neil, looking a bit uncomfortable.

I tried to reassure her, “Don’t mind him. He’s my ex-husband. Oscar knew him?

Hearing that, Hannah finally bent down to change her shoes.

had the maid get the guest room ready,

I came here to take care of Oscar’s affairs. My mom my mom got sick from grief, so my dad. had to

eyes stung, “Oscar was a good guy. No one saw this coming. If you or your family need anything, just say the word.” Thank you, Ms. Finch. I heard

her about the suspicious circumstances of Oscar’s death. I didn’t want to add

own and use Neil’s

a hint of

showed any mercy to people or things that had nothing to do

softly to Neil, “Sorry to interrupt.”

up on Neil’s coldness, and her awkwardness became more

then continued drinking

him like this, I regretted not having Hannah stay at

I told Hannah to rest up first, and we could go to the funeral home tomorrow

it. She wiped away her tears, “Ms. Finch, please take me there now. My dad told me not to let him lie alone in the

knowing what to say In the end, all I could do was nod, “Okay.

luggage away with the help of the maid, then followed me out the door

you” Suddenly, Neil followed,

for was

a look” Neil answered calmly, then got into the passenger

looked at him,

if he wanted to go, I couldn’t

back with Hannah, and the car headed towards a

anyone?” On

so.”

death was too sudden. He treasured life. How could something

to say, so I

Chapter 283

I said Oscar didn’t piss off anyone, he glanced back at me; his eyes

just didn’t want Oscar’s family to get

the funeral home, Hannah saw Oscars body. She cried her