Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 496

“Are you going to see Russel?” Faith’s brow furrowed.

“Yes, I need to talk to him about something. He’s back in Rosemont, so I’m planning on heading there.” I didn’t go into detail, but given Faith’s keen intuition, I was sure she grasped the gist of the situation.

She remained silent, her eyes reflecting a complex mixture of emotions.

After a moment, Faith finally spoke again. “Well, I guess we should head out together then.”

“What about Karina?” I asked.

“She will go back to Eldoria for work. Hiram’s got school there,” Faith replied.

I nodded, relieved that Karina wasn’t going to Rosemont. The last thing I wanted was her stirring up trouble while I was trying to have a serious conversation with Russel.

Faith and I each scooped up a child and left the room, notifying the hotel staff on our way out that we were checking out. Karina and Hiram were already waiting for us in the hotel lobby.

The hotel had arranged for a car to take us to the airport. Our flights were scheduled around the same time, just heading in different directions.

“Safe travels. We’ll see you in Eldoria in a few days,” Karina bid us goodbye, her flight leaving earlier than ours. She held Hiram’s hand, looking surprisingly calm given the circumstances.

I couldn’t shake off the feeling that something was off. Karina seemed completely unphased by the fact that Faith and I were heading to Rosemont together, even though Neil was there. And given Karina’s fiery personality, it seemed unlikely that she was simply indifferent.

On top of that, I had no idea how Karina knew about Russel quitting his job. They weren’t even working at the same hospital anymore.

suspicious of those two, but without any concrete evidence, I kept my doubts to

the eye. The seeds of suspicion that had been planted in my mind were now starting to

Rosemont felt surreal.

Eldoria while pregnant, It felt like ages have passed. Now

and where all the ups

“You go ahead, Faith. I’ve already arranged for someone to

in touch with Bailey. He and Hannah were still living in Rosemont. They had finally taken their relationship to the next level,

had offered them to stay at the Sapphire River Community,

was driving the same car that I used to ride

Bailey greeted me.with a wide smile, his voice

I said,

have missed you,” Bailey replied, sounding

and Hannah to help look after the kids. Is that okay?” I asked, pushing a temporary stroller I had

but I couldn’t bear to leave them behind

look at Serena and Brandon, praising, “They are even more adorable in person than in the pictures you posted on Facebook.”

probably thanks to the

at who their mom is,” I joked.

chuckled. “Ms. Finch, why don’t we head to my place for a meal first? Hannah has been preparing some food.

had used two-thirds of their savings to buy it. Although it wasn’t extravagant, it was cozy and inviting. The smell of home-cooked food wafted from the

you’re back!” she exclaimed.

I had always loved Hannah’s cooking

kids are asleep, perfect timing,” Bailey suggested.

Finch, you’re still as thin as before. Are you not getting enough rest? Didn’t you hire a nanny to help out?” Hannah asked, concerned.

casual conversation. It helped lift my spirits.