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 seeds

to Rosemont felt surreal.

ages have passed. Now

the

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

Rosemont. They had finally taken their relationship to the next level, which was a silver

offered them to stay at the Sapphire River

me up. He was driving the same car that I used to ride around in, which

Finch!” Bailey greeted me.with a wide smile,

a while,” I said, smiling in return.

Hannah and I have missed you,” Bailey

I might need you and Hannah to help look after the kids. Is that okay?” I asked, pushing

difficult, but I couldn’t bear

to take a look at Serena and Brandon, praising, “They are even more adorable in person than in

the smooth talker, probably thanks to the

Look at who their mom

my place for a meal first? Hannah

we headed over to where Bailey and Hannah were staying. It was a simple two-bedroom apartment in a modest neighborhood. They 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 kitchen as Hannah walked out carrying a plate of food. Her

you’re back!”

which looked incredibly appetizing. I had always loved Hannah’s cooking and seeing the spread

are

still as thin as before. Are you not getting enough rest? Didn’t you hire

their queries, enjoying the casual conversation. It helped lift my