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.”

he could see right through me. He moved a bit closer and

Of course, I trust him.” I

how he’s been

with a question of my own, “What about you? How have you

know? Everything I

scary at

decided not to engage him any further, so

Russel was far from done. He spoke again. “Didn’t you get the photo?”

shock registered on my

the photo?” I finally managed

who sent it

did you get hold of it?” I was

to touch my face, but I quickly turned my head to avoid his touch.

and the smile on his face vanished. He dropped his hand and

My heart sank

deal with Neil, Bonnie and Ethan Foster?”

we can meet up after my shift and talk.” Russel didn’t answer my question directly, instead suggesting a

an excuse to see me.

also knew if Neil found out about my meeting with

from me too. If he was

about it for a while, then agreed to Russel’s proposal, “Alright, just text

across Russel’s face. He seemed pleased

Russel, the patient in bed 87 is asking for you!” A

text you the details later. Russel told me before tuming

distance filled me with a flurry

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

time for confrontation. His mother had just passed away, and he

might just trigger

left, I felt like a puppet that had its strings cut. The corridor was bathed

the examination room not long after.