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.”

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

together with him. Of course, I trust him.” I took a couple of

know how he’s been

my own, “What about you? How have

glasses, and said, “Don’t you know? Everything I did, it was

scary at that moment…

to engage him any further, so I kept quiet.

spoke again. “Didn’t you get

on my face. Did Russel send

about the photo?” I finally managed

the one who sent it

did you get hold

raised his hand as if to touch my face, but I

He dropped his hand and said, “I took the photo,

My heart sank

What’s the deal with Neil, Bonnie

and talk.” Russel didn’t answer

just wanted an excuse to see me.

out about my meeting

again, Neil had been hiding things from me too. If he was not willing to come clean,

for a while, then agreed to Russel’s proposal, “Alright, just text me the time

Russel’s face. He seemed pleased with

is asking for you!” A nurse ran

the details later. Russel told me before tuming to leave.

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

why he had deceived me. Why had he

had just passed away, and he was engaged to a woman he didn’t love. I was probably

just

had its strings cut. The corridor was bathed in light

examination room