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?”

together with him. Of course, I trust him.” I took a couple of steps back,

been treating you?”

answering, I hit back with a question of my own, “What about you? How have you

glasses, and said, “Don’t you know? Everything I did, it was all to be with

scary at that

decided not to engage him any further,

He spoke again. “Didn’t you get

on my

about the photo?”

one who sent

did you get hold of it?” I was

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

face vanished. He dropped his hand and said, “I took the photo, just so you could see Neil for what he truly

My heart sank

deal with Neil, Bonnie and Ethan Foster?” I pressed on.

meet up after my shift and talk.” Russel didn’t answer my

an excuse

knew if Neil found out about my meeting with

If he was

while, then agreed to Russel’s proposal, “Alright, just text me the time and place. I’ll be

He seemed pleased with my answer.

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

go now, I’ll text you the details later. Russel told

into the distance filled me with a flurry of emotions.

why he had deceived me. Why had he treated

away, and he

him now might just trigger

The corridor was bathed in light