Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 304

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?”

get back together with him. Of course, I trust him.” I took a

know how he’s been

of my own, “What about you? How

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

tad scary

engage him any further, so

He spoke again. “Didn’t you get

my face. Did

photo?” I

the one who sent it to

it? How did you get hold

touch my face, but I quickly

hand and said, “I

My heart sank

for me. What’s the deal with Neil,

want to know, we can meet up after my shift and talk.”

knew he just wanted an excuse

if Neil found out about my meeting with Russel,

from me too. If he was not willing to come clean, why

thought about it for a while, then agreed to Russel’s proposal, “Alright, just text me the time and place. I’ll be there.”

across Russel’s face. He seemed pleased with

bed 87 is asking for you!” A nurse ran over

you the details later.

thin figure fade into the distance

deceived me. Why had he treated Nell the way he did?

and he was engaged to a woman he didn’t love. I was probably the love he

now might just

that had its strings cut. The corridor was bathed

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