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?”

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

he’s been treating

a question of my own, “What about you?

know? Everything

tad scary at

any further, so I kept quiet.

spoke again. “Didn’t you get

registered on my face. Did Russel

photo?” I finally

I was the one who sent it to

you get hold of it?” I was caught

but I quickly turned my head to avoid

froze for a second, and the smile on his face vanished. He dropped his hand and said, “I took the photo, just so you could see

My heart sank

up for me. What’s the deal with Neil,

know, we can meet up after my shift and talk.” Russel didn’t answer my question directly,

knew he just wanted an excuse to

knew if Neil found out about my meeting with Russel, it would mean

was not willing to come clean, why shouldn’t I seek out

about it for a while, then agreed to Russel’s proposal, “Alright, just text

He seemed pleased with

for you!” A nurse ran over to inform Russel.

the details later. Russel told me before tuming

fade into the distance filled me with a flurry of

to ask him why he had deceived me. Why had he treated Nell the

mother had just passed away, and he was engaged

him now might just trigger his rage.

left, I felt like a puppet that had its strings cut. The corridor was bathed in light coming from the window at the