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.

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

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

to Rosemont felt surreal.

felt like ages have passed. Now Serena

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

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

had finally taken their

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

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

a wide smile, his

while,” I said, smiling in return.

have missed you,” Bailey replied, sounding rather excited.

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

couldn’t bear to leave them behind in Eldoria, which was miles away.

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

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

at who their mom is,” I joked.

Bailey chuckled. “Ms. Finch, why don’t we head to my place for a meal first? Hannah has been preparing some food. By the time

it. Although it wasn’t extravagant, it was cozy and inviting. The smell of home-cooked food wafted

you’re back!” she exclaimed.

had always loved Hannah’s cooking and seeing the spread in front of me, my

kids are asleep,

not getting enough rest? Didn’t you hire a nanny to help

their queries, enjoying the casual conversation. It helped