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.

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

relationship than met the eye. The

Rosemont felt

away to Eldoria while pregnant, It felt like ages

in and where all the ups and downs of my

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

Bailey. He and Hannah were still living in Rosemont. They had finally taken their

at the Sapphire River Community, but they

same car that I used to ride around in, which

Bailey greeted me.with a wide smile,

I said, smiling in

you,”

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

traveling more difficult, but I couldn’t bear to leave them behind in Eldoria, which was miles away.

leaned over to take a look at Serena and Brandon, praising, “They are even more adorable in person than in the pictures you posted

probably thanks to

they’re adorable. Look at who their mom is,” I

to my place for a meal first? Hannah

had used two-thirds of their savings to buy it. Although it wasn’t extravagant, it was cozy

Finch, you’re back!” she

laden with dishes, all of which looked incredibly appetizing. I had always loved Hannah’s cooking and seeing the spread in front of me, my mouth began to water.

let’s eat. The kids are asleep, perfect timing,”

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.

queries, enjoying the casual conversation. It helped lift