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.

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

to their relationship than met the eye. The seeds of suspicion that had been planted in my mind were now starting to sprout.

Rosemont felt surreal.

felt like ages have passed. Now Serena and Brandon were almost six months

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

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

and Hannah were still living in Rosemont. They had finally taken their relationship to the

to stay at the Sapphire River Community, but they had

Bailey had readily agreed to pick me up. He was driving the same car that I

a wide smile, his voice filled with enthusiasm.

I

have missed you,” Bailey

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

couldn’t bear to

Brandon, praising, “They are even more adorable in person than in the pictures you posted on

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

who their mom is,” I

head to my place for a meal first?

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

you’re back!” she exclaimed.

looked incredibly appetizing. I had always loved Hannah’s

The kids are asleep,

you’re still as thin as before. Are you not getting enough rest?

to their queries, enjoying the casual conversation.