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.

there were no photos of her? Unless she was deliberately hiding. But why? The only reason I could think of was that

as I was racking my brain, there was a knock on my door. I thought it was Hannah bringing my food, so I just

footsteps. I didn’t look back and just kept on

food was placed on the table, and its aroma wafted up. I picked it up and started eating, then I realized the person hadn’t left. And

leaning down, trying to see my computer

none of your business. Why did you barge into my room without my permission?” I snapped the laptop shut and glared at Russel.

“You let me

I did tell him to come in, but I

Russel, I lost

His aloof expression seemed to crack a little, “Do you have to be this way? Neil and Bonnie have been hanging out.

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

His hand was gripping my wrist so tight that it hurt. I was about to call for my mom, but Russel stopped me, “I won’t do

getting

were getting

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

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

eye’s were terrifying. He stared at me for a while. I met his gaze

a while, his eyes softened. He said calmly, “I don’t want 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

about it.

because you can’t get pregnant?” Russel guessed. Snow was a gynecologist, after all. He