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.

she was so well known for her medical skills, how come there were no photos of her? Unless she was deliberately hiding. But why? The only reason I could think of was

was racking my brain, there was a knock on my door. I thought it was Hannah

door opened, and I heard footsteps. I didn’t look back and just kept on with my search.

I picked it up and started eating, then

leaning down, trying to see my computer screen before asking, “Snow? Why are you looking her up?”

your business. Why did you barge into my room without my

“You let me in, remember?”

did tell him to come in, but

Russel, I lost my appetite. “Leave my room.

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

It’s not because of Neil that I can’t be with you. Whether Neil is in the picture or not, I probably wouldn’t be with you. I’m sorry, Russel. I just don’t feel that way about you. Chloe has passed away;

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

my mom, but Russel stopped me, “I won’t do anything to you. You don’t need to call your mom. They

getting

getting out of hand.

said, “I don’t care what my mom thinks or what’s going on between Neil and Bonnie. We just can’t be

that harsh, “Russel, don’t ruin the last

at me for a while. I met his gaze fearlessly.

to fight with you. I don’t want you to see me lose control. Nothing you say

was at a loss for words.

told me why you are looking up Snow.” Russel changed

want to talk about it. Just leave.” I looked away.

guessed. Snow was a gynecologist, after