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.

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

clear to me that there was more to their relationship than met the eye. The

to Rosemont

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

the ups and downs of my relationship

to arrange a driver for me, but I had declined. “You go ahead, Faith. I’ve already arranged for someone to pick me up.

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

had offered 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

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

a while,” I said, smiling in

missed you,”

have some matters to attend to this time, and I might need you and Hannah to help look after the kids. Is that okay?” I asked, pushing

but I couldn’t bear to leave them behind in Eldoria, which was miles

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

thanks to the positive influence of being

Look at who their mom is,”

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

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

Finch, you’re back!” she

which looked incredibly appetizing. I had always loved Hannah’s cooking and seeing the spread in front of me, my mouth began to

let’s eat. The kids are

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

queries, enjoying the casual conversation. It helped lift