Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel 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?”

“Russel, I decided to get back together with him. Of course, I trust him.” I took a couple of steps back, creating some distance.

“Do you know how he’s been treating you?” Russel scoffed.

Instead of answering, I hit back with a question of my own, “What about you? How have you been treating me?”

Russel paused, slowly removed his glasses, and said, “Don’t you know? Everything I did, it was all to be with you.”

He looked a tad scary at that moment.

I decided not to engage him any further, so I kept quiet.

But Russel was far from done. He spoke again, “Didn’t you get the photo?”

Upon hearing that, shock registered on my face. Did Russel send the photo?

“How did you know about the photo?” I finally managed to ask.

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

“You sent it? How did you get hold of it?” I was caught off guard.

Russel raised his hand as if to touch my face, but I quickly turned my head to avoid his touch.

His movements 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 Neil for what he truly is.”

My heart sank.

“Clear this up for me. What’s the deal with Neil, Bonnie and Ethan Foster?” I pressed on.