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 lowered his head

decided to get back together with him. Of course, I trust him.” I took a couple of steps

you know how he’s been treating you?”

answering, I hit back with a question of my own, “What about you? How have you been treating

know?

looked a tad scary at that

engage him any

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

registered on my

about the photo?” I finally managed

the one who sent it to you.”

did you get hold of it?”

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

vanished. He dropped his hand and said, “I

My heart sank

deal with Neil, Bonnie and Ethan

you want to know, we can meet up after my shift and

wanted an excuse to see

my meeting with

been hiding things from me too. If he was not willing to come

agreed to Russel’s proposal, “Alright,

Russel’s face. He seemed pleased with

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

have to go now, I’ll text you the details

distance filled me with a flurry of

had deceived me. Why had he treated

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

just trigger

bathed in light coming from the

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