Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 345

In the end, I took a seat. Just having a cup of coffee couldn’t be that complicated, right?

Russel was looking at me. His eyes no longer had the soft look they used to. They were cold again, like they were a long time ago, revealing only the occasional hint of a smile. It was unsettling.

I took a sip of my coffee, downing it in two gulps. Then I said to Russel, “Dr. Russel, take your time. I’m going to go get some sleep.”

“Rena!” My mom knew I was evading. She looked pissed.

“Mom, can you stop pushing me?” I was feeling lousy. After saying that, I bolted upstairs.

I went for a shower. It did a world of good, then I figured I’d check out that ‘Snow’. But before I could start, there was a knock on my door. Hannah was calling me for dinner, “Ms. Finch, it’s chow time.”

I was peckish, but I wasn’t sure if Russel had left. So, I asked Hannah, “Is Russel still around?”

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Hannah whispered, “He’s still here. Your mom asked him to stick around for dinner.”

Hearing that, my appetite took a nosedive. I asked Hannah to bring me food, then I hopped back in bed and started to dig up information on ‘Snow’.

That person gave me an eerie feeling. She seemed perfect, yet mysterious. There wasn’t much information out there, just her nationality and profession. No pictures.

come there were no photos of her? Unless she was deliberately hiding. But why? The only

knock on my door. I thought it was Hannah bringing my food, so I just said, “Come in.”

look back and just kept on with my

of food was placed on the table, and its aroma wafted up. I picked it up and started

around and saw Russel. He was leaning down, trying to see

room without my permission?” I snapped the laptop

shrugged, “You let me

did tell him to come in, but I

but seeing Russel, I lost my appetite.

budge. His aloof expression seemed to crack a little, “Do you have to be this way? Neil and Bonnie have been hanging out. Haven’t you given

I probably wouldn’t be with you. I’m sorry, Russel. I just don’t feel that way about you. Chloe

thought I could easily get in and out of love. But after falling for you, I realized how wrong I was.

wrist so tight that it hurt. I was about to call for my mom, but Russel stopped me,

getting

actions were getting

go!” I yanked my hand free and said, “I don’t care what my mom thinks or what’s going on between Neil

was the first time I was that harsh, “Russel, don’t ruin the last good impression I have of you,

He stared at me for

softened. He said calmly, “I don’t want to fight with you. I don’t

a loss

still haven’t told me why you are looking up Snow.” Russel

to talk about it. Just leave.” I looked

Snow was a gynecologist, after all. He