Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 345

In the end, I took a seat. Just having a cup of coffee couldn’t be that complicated, right?

Russel was looking at me. His eyes no longer had the soft look they used to. They were cold again, like they were a long time ago, revealing only the occasional hint of a smile. It was unsettling.

I took a sip of my coffee, downing it in two gulps. Then I said to Russel, “Dr. Russel, take your time. I’m going to go get some sleep.”

“Rena!” My mom knew I was evading. She looked pissed.

“Mom, can you stop pushing me?” I was feeling lousy. After saying that, I bolted upstairs.

I went for a shower. It did a world of good, then I figured I’d check out that ‘Snow’. But before I could start, there was a knock on my door. Hannah was calling me for dinner, “Ms. Finch, it’s chow time.”

I was peckish, but I wasn’t sure if Russel had left. So, I asked Hannah, “Is Russel still around?”

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Hannah whispered, “He’s still here. Your mom asked him to stick around for dinner.”

Hearing that, my appetite took a nosedive. I asked Hannah to bring me food, then I hopped back in bed and started to dig up information on ‘Snow’.

That person gave me an eerie feeling. She seemed perfect, yet mysterious. There wasn’t much information out there, just her nationality and profession. No pictures.

It seemed odd. If she was so well known for her medical skills, how come there were no photos of her? Unless she was deliberately hiding. But why? The only reason I could think of was that she was disfigured.

door. I thought it was Hannah bringing my food,

look back and just

it up and

He was leaning down, trying to see my computer screen before asking,

business. Why did you barge into my room without my permission?” I

“You let me

did tell him to come in, but I thought it was Hannah. My

Russel, I lost my

to crack a little, “Do you have to be this way? Neil and Bonnie have been hanging

you. Whether Neil is in the picture or not, I probably wouldn’t be with you. I’m sorry, Russel. I just don’t feel that way about you. Chloe has passed away; it’s time you

I could easily get in and out of love. But after falling for you, I realized how wrong

Russel stopped me, “I won’t do anything to you.

getting

mom’s actions were getting out of hand.

thinks or what’s going on between Neil and Bonnie. We just can’t

I was that harsh, “Russel, don’t ruin the last good

at me for a while. I met his

want to fight with you. I don’t want you to see

at a loss

why you are looking up Snow.” Russel changed

talk about it. Just leave.” I looked away.

get pregnant?” Russel guessed. Snow was a gynecologist, after

heart. But I played it cool, “Stella went to see her today. So, I wanted to check her out, just