Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 187

“Mitch, can you give me Russel’s parents‘ contact info? Come on “I asked.

Mitch was tight with Russel. He definitely knew. But he hesitated, didn’t dare to spill the beans, “Irene, it’s not that I don’t want to give it to you. I just don’t want Russel to chew me out ”

I chuckled and said, “Surely it’s better than watching him have a showdown with his family? When he chose to be a doctor, he must have had beef with his family, and he busted his hump to get where he wanted to be. We cant waste all that just because of me.”

Mitch sighed, whipped out his phone, and texted me a number, it was Russel’s mom’s cell number.

It was getting late. I’ll call tomorrow.

After Stella and Mitch left, I was tossing and turning in bed, unable to catch some Zs, until it was time to ship out. I didn’t wait for anyone, and I was left alone.

Once I got in the car, I was ready to hit the road when Gloria suddenly popped up by my window, smiling softly and knocking on the window.

“You’re Irene, right?‘ She asked once the window was rolled down.

“Uh–huh, what’s up?‘ I wasn’t exactly fond of Gloria, I had things to deal with, so my tone was a bit icy

Gloria glanced back. A stretch limo was parked there, and Bonnie and Kate were waiting for her inside.

She turned back to me, and said, “Nothing much. Bonnie mentioned that Ms. Finch was quite nice to her before. As her mother, I wanted to express my gratitude.”

“Ms. Gloria, you’re too kind. Bonnie and I arent that familiar” I responded with a polite smile, not particularly warm.

Gloria didn’t get mad or embarrassed. She just went on, “Bonnie is young. She can be easily fooled by appearances. If she’s caused any inconvenience to you, I hope you’ll forgive her”

The way she put it, it was like I was the one who deceived innocent Bonnie

was definitely not as polite to me as she appeared. Her voice, her tone, and even

then, Neil appeared in the distance, and he noticed Gloria

a bone to pick with him I didnt think Neil would have an easier time than me when he saw her

changed into a white shirt, wearing black shades.

I was suddenly curious: how did he get through last night?

that was something Gloria and Bonnie should be worried about. After

of the limo and called out.

brushed her

pale, and she

last night?‘ Glona saw Neil, her eyes were cold, but she still had a smile on her

attitude towards her was not friendly either. He didn’t even take off his shades,

could he have had a good time? I looked at Neil

my room last night and bumped into other women instead, today’s headlines

have ended up all over the media,

behind him, her fingers clenched tightly. Given last nights events, she

visit Karina in the next few days. If you have time, why not join me? I dreamed of her last night, and she said she missed you” When Gloria said this, her somewhat aged eyes sparkled with

hatred was fleeting almost

Karina never disappeared, even though he had changed his attitude towards Bonnie, It only represented his

Karina’s death

my own.

on going with him. She gracefully smoothed her hair, smiling,

respond, I just watched

to leave. She took a long look at Neil and only quickened

his shades,

moment he mentioned it, those images that should have never appeared flooded my mind