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?”

with him. Of course, I trust him.” I

how he’s been treating you?”

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

paused, slowly removed his glasses, and said, “Don’t you know? Everything I did, it

a tad scary at that

decided not to engage him any further, so I kept

He spoke again. “Didn’t

that, shock registered on my face. Did Russel send the

photo?” I finally managed to ask.

I was the one who sent it to you.” Russel

it? How did you get hold of

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

his face vanished. He dropped his hand and said, “I took the photo, just so you could

My heart sank

up for me. What’s the deal with Neil, Bonnie

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

wanted an excuse to see me.

out about my meeting with

from me too. If he was not willing to

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

He seemed pleased

is asking for you!” A nurse ran over

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

figure fade into the distance filled me

ask him why he had deceived me. Why

had just passed away, and he was engaged to a woman he

him now might just trigger his

felt like a puppet that had its strings cut. The corridor was bathed in light coming from the