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.”

a bit

with him. Of course, I trust him.”

how he’s been treating you?” Russel

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

paused, slowly removed his glasses, and said, “Don’t you know? Everything I did, it was all to be

tad scary at that moment…

decided not to engage him any further, so I

He spoke again. “Didn’t you

hearing that, shock registered on my face. Did Russel

know about the photo?” I finally managed to

I was the one who sent it to you.” Russel

did you get hold of it?” I was caught

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

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

My heart sank

up for me. What’s the deal with Neil,

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

knew he just wanted an

my meeting with Russel, it

me too. If he was not willing to come clean,

thought about it for a while, then agreed to Russel’s proposal, “Alright, just text me the time and place. I’ll

Russel’s face. He seemed pleased

the patient in bed 87 is asking for you!” A nurse ran over to inform

the details later. Russel told me before tuming

figure fade into the distance filled

ask him why he had deceived me.

now was not the right time for confrontation. His mother had just passed away, and he was engaged to a woman he didn’t love. I was probably the love he

might just trigger his rage.

a puppet that had its strings cut. The corridor was bathed in light coming from the window at the end, but all I

mom was wheeled out of the examination