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?”

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

how he’s been treating

of my own, “What about you? How have you

slowly removed his glasses, and said, “Don’t you know?

a tad scary at that

any further, so I kept quiet.

He spoke again.

registered on my face. Did Russel

did you know about the photo?” I

was the one who sent it to

get hold of it?” I was caught

hand as if to touch my face, but I quickly turned my head to avoid

his hand and said, “I took the photo,

My heart sank

for me. What’s the deal with

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

he just wanted an excuse

also knew if Neil found out about my meeting

he was not willing to come clean, why shouldn’t

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

across Russel’s face. He seemed pleased

in bed 87 is asking for you!” A nurse

text you the details later.

into the distance filled me with a

me. Why had he treated Nell the way he

passed away, and he was engaged

might just trigger

that had its strings cut. The corridor was bathed in light coming from the window at the