Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 319

Chapter 319

“Irene, where are you? Now I heard Faith’s voice come through She was here too?

Did they call me just now because they were already close here?

I couldn’t help but cough. The noise outside was getting louder, someone probably came to put out the fire

Bailey handed me a wet cloth. “Ms. Finch, cover your nose and mouth with this. Help is on the way. We’ll be fine!”

I nodded and looked at the Morses and saw their faces filled with panic. They just lost their son, and now this? If they got hurt, I would never forgive myself.

I felt awful. If I hadn’t come here, they wouldn’t be in this mess. Clearly, someone was out to get me and hurt the Morses as well.

“Crack!”

A sharp noise came from above. I looked up to see the old beams, already a bit worn, beginning to loosen with the spreading fire.

This was the closest I’d ever been to death, but I tried to stay calm. I could hear the fire truck sirens in the distance. If we could hold on a little longer, we might be saved.

But the Morses’ house was too old to withstand this for long. When the beams finally gave way. I heard Mia scream, and I leaped towards her without thinking.

Maybe it was guilt, but I was willing to do anything to protect Oscar’s parents.

I felt a heavy weight hit my back, followed by a searing pain. Then I felt water pouring down, putting out the fire on my back.

“Irene!” Neil’s voice rang out, sounding desperate. “Irene, answer me!”

wanted to reply, but I’d inhaled too much smoke, and my throat was

to be pinning me down, immobilizing me.

to lift my head and found that Neil was looking at me, his eyes red. The moment he saw me, his tears

croaked,

wanted to say that I was the

the Morses and

I couldn’t speak. Then everything went black.

been burnt on my back.

up. I was in pain and realized

hospital gown, lying on my side. Neil was asleep on the edge

like he hadn’t slept well; his

have been watching over me all

to move, but the pain in my back made me gasp. The slight

they were still red and bloodshot, with

Does your back hurt?” Neil asked, his voice hoarse and tired.

the others?” I asked,

face changed. You’re womed about them? You’re the one who’s most seriously injured. They’re okay, they

of relief. Then something occurred to me.

“She found out you were here, gave Bonnie a piece of her mind, got the address from Hannah, and sent

about me. I felt she cared more for

Faith not around, Neil and I didn’t need to pretend to avoid each other.

certain the fire at the Morses was a plot. Like someone

who, besides Hannah and Neil, whom I trust, would know I was

frowned, seemingly puzzled

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