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.”

as if he could see right through me. He moved a bit closer and lowered his head slightly, and asked,

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

how he’s been treating you?”

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

and said, “Don’t you know? Everything I did, it was all to be

looked a tad scary at

engage him any further, so I kept

done. He spoke again. “Didn’t you get the photo?”

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

about the photo?” I finally managed to

one who sent it to you.” Russel

get hold of

as if to touch my face, but I quickly

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

My heart sank

deal with Neil, Bonnie and Ethan Foster?” I

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

he just wanted an excuse to see me.

also knew if Neil found out about my meeting with Russel, it

me too. If he was not willing to

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

spread across Russel’s face. He seemed

for you!” A nurse ran over to inform Russel.

details later.

into the distance filled me with

me. Why had he treated Nell the way he

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

might just trigger his rage.

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. She was doing alright.