Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 304

I didn’t know what she went downstairs for, perhaps to ring Neil again.

About half an hour later, the medics showed up. They did a quick check-up on my mom and confirmed that she was okay, then they took her to the hospital for a more thorough examination.

Naturally, I tagged along while everyone else stayed home.

Once we got to the hospital, my mom was taken for further examination, and I was left waiting anxiously in the hallway, jittery as a grasshopper clinging onto a leaf swaying in the wind.

“Irene.” Suddenly, Russel’s voice echoed from behind me. I whipped around to find his familiar figure.

As I suspected, Russel had gone back to work. He donned his crisp white coat once again, looking thinner than ever. His eyes, hidden. behind his glasses, were unreadable.

I thought about his deceit, and naturally, my guard went up.

I never thought I’d see the day where I’d have to be cautious around Russel

“Hey, back on the clock, huh?” I greeted him politely.

“What brings you here?” Russel looked me up and down.

I gave a small laugh and said, “Mom seems to have woken up. We brought her here for some tests. I’m just waiting.”

Russel’s face finally showed a change. He smiled and said, “Really? That’s great news. Where’s Neil?”

Neil should be with Bonnie right now, I thought to myself silently. Though it was a bit of a downer, I had come to terms with it.

I shook my head and said, “He’s tied up.”

Russel studied me as if he could see right through me. He moved a bit closer and lowered his head slightly, and asked, “Do you trust him?”

I decided to get back together with him. Of course, I trust

know how he’s been treating you?”

of my own, “What about you? How

glasses, and said, “Don’t you know? Everything I

tad scary at

decided not to engage him any further, so I kept quiet.

Russel was far from done. He spoke again. “Didn’t you

on my face. Did Russel send the photo?

know about the photo?”

one who sent it

it? How did you get hold of it?” I was caught

touch my face, but I quickly turned my head to avoid

He dropped his hand and said, “I took the photo,

My heart sank

deal with Neil, Bonnie and

you want to know, we can meet up after my shift and talk.” Russel didn’t answer my

knew he just wanted an excuse to

found out about my

Neil had been hiding things from me too. If he was not willing to come clean, why shouldn’t I seek out the truth?

Russel’s proposal,

He seemed pleased with my

the patient in bed 87 is asking for you!” A nurse

I’ll text you the details later. Russel

thin figure fade into the distance filled me with a flurry

why he had deceived me. Why had he

clearly, now was not the right time for confrontation. His mother had just passed away, and he was engaged to a woman he

now might just trigger his rage.

puppet that had its strings cut. The corridor was bathed in light coming from