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.”

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

course, I trust him.” I took a

know how he’s been treating

back with a question of my own,

know? Everything I did, it was all to be with you.”

tad scary at

him any further, so I kept

far from done. He spoke again. “Didn’t you get the

hearing that, shock registered on my face. Did Russel send the photo?

know about the photo?” I finally managed

one who sent

get hold of it?” I

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

froze for a second, and the smile on his face vanished. He dropped his hand and said, “I took the photo, just

My heart sank

me. What’s the deal with Neil,

can meet up after my shift and talk.”

he just wanted an excuse to see me.

Neil found out about my meeting with Russel, it

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

agreed to Russel’s proposal, “Alright, just text me the time and

spread across Russel’s face. He seemed

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

have to go now, I’ll text you the details later. Russel told me before tuming to

figure fade into the distance filled me with a flurry

had deceived me. Why had he

and he was engaged to a woman he didn’t love. I was

him now might just

corridor was bathed in light coming from the

examination room