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.

without any concrete evidence, I kept my doubts to

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

to Rosemont felt

ages have passed.

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

declined. “You go ahead, Faith. I’ve already

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

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

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

greeted me.with a wide smile, his voice filled with enthusiasm.

it’s been a while,” I said, smiling in return.

you,” Bailey replied, sounding

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

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

at Serena and Brandon, praising, “They are even more adorable

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

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

to my place for a meal first? Hannah has been preparing some food.

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

Finch, you’re back!” she

laden with dishes, all of which looked incredibly appetizing. I had always loved Hannah’s cooking and

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

responded to their queries, enjoying the casual conversation. It helped