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.

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

relationship than met the eye. The seeds of suspicion that had been

to Rosemont felt

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

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

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

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

Sapphire

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

me.with a wide smile, his voice filled with

I said, smiling

have missed you,” Bailey replied, sounding rather

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

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

a look at Serena and Brandon, praising, “They are even

had become quite the smooth talker, probably thanks to the positive influence of

at who their

for a meal first? Hannah has been preparing some food. By the time we get there, it

their savings to buy it. Although it wasn’t extravagant, it was cozy and inviting. The

Finch, you’re back!” she exclaimed.

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,

eat. The kids are asleep, perfect

as thin as before. Are you not getting enough rest? Didn’t you hire a nanny to help out?”

the casual conversation. It helped lift my