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.

but without any concrete evidence, I kept my doubts to myself.

clear to me that there was more to their relationship than met the eye. The seeds of suspicion that had

Rosemont felt surreal.

like ages have passed. Now Serena and Brandon

had grown up in and where all the ups and downs of my relationship with Neil had taken place.

me, but I had declined. “You go ahead, Faith.

They had finally taken their relationship to the next level,

them to stay at the Sapphire River Community, but they had both

driving the same car that I used to ride around in, which I had insisted on leaving for him

a wide smile, his voice filled with enthusiasm.

been a while,” I said, smiling in return.

you,” Bailey replied, sounding

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

certainly made traveling more difficult, but I couldn’t bear to leave them behind in Eldoria,

praising, “They are even more adorable

smooth talker, probably thanks to the positive influence of being in a loving

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

don’t we head to my place for a meal

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

Finch, you’re back!”

table was 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

eat. The kids are asleep, perfect

getting enough rest? Didn’t you hire a nanny to help out?” Hannah asked,

the casual conversation. It