Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 187

"Mitch, can you give me Russel's parents' contact info? Come on." I asked.

Mitch was tight with Russel. He definitely knew. But he hesitated, didn't dare to spill the beans, "Irene, it's not that I don't want to give it to you. I just don't want Russel to chew me out…"

I chuckled and said, "Surely it's better than watching him have a showdown with his family? When he chose to be a doctor, he must have had beef with his family, and he busted his hump to get where he wanted to be. We can't waste all that just because of me."

Mitch sighed, whipped out his phone, and texted me a number; it was Russel's mom's cell number.

It was getting late. I’ll call tomorrow.

After Stella and Mitch left, I was tossing and turning in bed, unable to catch some Z's, until it was time to ship out. I didn't wait for anyone, and I was left alone.

Once I got in the car, I was ready to hit the road when Gloria suddenly popped up by my window, smiling softly and knocking on the window.

"You're Irene, right?" She asked once the window was rolled down.

"Uh-huh, what's up?" I wasn't exactly fond of Gloria; I had things to deal with, so my tone was a bit icy.

Gloria glanced back. A stretch limo was parked there, and Bonnie and Kate were waiting for her inside.

She turned back to me, and said, "Nothing much. Bonnie mentioned that Ms. Finch was quite nice to her before. As her mother, I wanted to express my gratitude."

"Ms. Gloria, you're too kind. Bonnie and I aren't that familiar." I responded with a polite smile, not particularly warm.

Gloria didn't get mad or embarrassed. She just went on, "Bonnie is young. She can be easily fooled by appearances. If she's caused any inconvenience to you, I hope you'll forgive her."

The way she put it, it was like I was the one who deceived innocent Bonnie.

Gloria was definitely not as polite to me as she appeared. Her voice, her tone, and even every word she said all had a tinge of sarcasm.

Just then, Neil appeared in the distance, and he noticed Gloria and me immediately.

Gloria, as Karina's mother, must have had a bone to pick with him. I didn't think Neil would have an easier time than me when he saw her.

Neil had changed into a white shirt, wearing black shades. The white fabric shimmered under the sun, quite dazzling.

Looking at his usual indifference, I was suddenly curious: how did he get through last night?

But that was something Gloria and Bonnie should be worried about. After all, they were the ones who slipped him the mickey.

Sure enough, Bonnie got out of the limo and called out, "Neil!"

Neil glanced at her, completely brushed her off, and strode towards me.

Bonnie's face turned pale, and she followed Neil unwillingly.

"Neil, did you have a good time last night?" Gloria saw Neil; her eyes were cold, but she still had a smile on her face.

Neil's attitude towards her was not friendly either. He didn't even take off his shades, and his tone was cold, "What do you think?"

He was drugged. How could he have had a good time? I looked at Neil and didn't sense a shred of joy. Instead, a chill emanated from him.