Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

hapter 304

I didn’t know what she went downstairs for, perhaps to ring Neil again.

About half an hour later, the medics showed up. They did a quick check-up on my mom and confirmed that she was okay, then they took her to the hospital for a more thorough examination.

Naturally, I tagged along while everyone else stayed home.

Once we got to the hospital, my mom was taken for further examination, and I was left waiting anxiously in the hallway, jittery as a grasshopper clinging onto a leaf swaying in the wind.

“Irene.” Suddenly, Russel’s voice echoed from behind me. I whipped around to find his familiar figure.

As I suspected, Russel had gone back to work. He donned his crisp white coat once again, looking thinner than ever. His eyes, hidden. behind his glasses, were unreadable.

I thought about his deceit, and naturally, my guard went up.

I never thought I’d see the day where I’d have to be cautious around Russel

“Hey, back on the clock, huh?” I greeted

him politely.

“What brings you here?” Russel looked me up and down.

I gave a small laugh and said, “Mom seems to have woken up. We brought her here for some tests. I’m just waiting.”

Russel’s face finally showed a change. He smiled and said, “Really? That’s great news. Where’s Neil?”

Neil should be with Bonnie right now, I thought to myself silently. Though it was a bit of a downer, I had come to terms with it.

I shook my head and said, “He’s tied up.”

right through me. He moved a bit closer and lowered his head slightly,

get back together with him. Of course, I trust him.” I took a couple of steps back, creating some distance.

know how he’s been treating

question of my own, “What

know? Everything I did, it was all to be

looked a tad scary at that moment…

any further, so I kept quiet.

far from done. He spoke again.

on my face. Did Russel send

did you know about the photo?” I

I was the one who sent it to you.”

did you get hold of it?” I

hand as if to touch my face, but I quickly turned

the smile on his face vanished. He dropped his hand and said, “I took

My heart sank

for me. What’s the deal with Neil, Bonnie and

can meet up after my shift and talk.”

just wanted an excuse to see

also knew if Neil found out about my meeting with Russel, it would mean trouble.

been hiding things from me too. If he was not willing to come clean, why shouldn’t I seek out

then agreed to Russel’s proposal, “Alright, just text

face. He seemed pleased with my answer.

bed 87 is asking for you!” A nurse ran

now, I’ll text you the details later. Russel told

thin figure fade into the distance filled me with a flurry of emotions.

ask him why he had deceived me. Why had he treated Nell

away, and he was engaged to

now might just trigger his

its strings cut. The corridor was bathed in light coming from the window at the end, but all I saw was darkness.

wheeled out of the examination room not