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.”

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

decided to get back together with him. Of course, I trust him.” I

he’s been

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

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

scary at

him any further, so I

He spoke

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

did you know about the photo?” I finally managed to ask.

the one who sent it to you.” Russel replied.

get hold of it?” I was

but

second, and the smile on his face vanished. He dropped his hand and said, “I took the photo, just so you could see Neil for what

My heart sank

the deal with Neil, Bonnie

we can meet up after my shift and talk.” Russel didn’t answer my

knew he just wanted an excuse

also knew if Neil found out about my meeting with

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

proposal, “Alright, just text me the time and place. I’ll be there.”

spread across Russel’s face. He seemed pleased with

for you!” A nurse ran over

you the details later. Russel told me before tuming to

thin figure fade into the distance

me. Why had he treated Nell the way he did?

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

him now might just trigger his

a puppet that had its strings cut. The corridor was bathed in light coming from the window at

mom was wheeled out of the examination room not long after.