Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 301

I felt like I was on a roller coaster right now, totally on edge.

Ryan Whitmore noticed my blank stare and with a smile, he said, “We got a call from Neil last night too, so we came over this morning. We didn’t freak you out, did we?”

“Yeah, Neil mentioned you’re spending Christmas here and suggested we join in for some festive cheer” Faith took a couple of steps forward and waved me over, “Come on down. Lunch is almost ready”

I quickly composed myself and managed an awkward but polite smile as I said, “Good to see you guys here.”

“Indeed, it’s been quite a few years since we had a family Christmas,” Faith nodded.

I wasn’t sure how to respond.

Family?

Did she mean to include me? Had Neil not spent Christmas with his parents in the past few years?

As I descended the stairs, Faith tried to hold my hand but stopped, probably worried I might not like it.

‘I’m spending Christmas here because I’ve got some stuff going on, I explained awkwardly.

“That’s okay. No matter what’s happened, you’ll always be my daughter, Faith said gently, smiling.

This made me feel uneasy Ryan and Faith had always been kind to me. In my past life, it was I who kept my distance from them, and they ended up favoring Neil and Bonnie. In this life, they hid the truth about Karina.

All things considered, they’ve never done anything unforgivable. Their intentions were even good.

nod and go

room chatting with Ryan and Faith about the latest family news

I didn’t deny it, nor did I confirm

a reunion anymore. Neil was an only child, and his family. business couldn’t end just because there was no heir

Neil was back. He greeted his parents and naturally sat next to me, ready

and Faith watched this and exchanged glances, their

my feel, seemingly wanting

of respect for the elders, I gently pushed it away. To my surprise, Faith spoke, “What a

glanced at Neil and answered, “Neil did”

not expecting her son to have

ate his meal, Neil added, “She likes

puppy, and started playing with it right at the dinner table. “So you

that Ryan and Faith wouldn’t like the dog. Over the past few days, I’ve totally fallen for this little dog Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I plan to take

someday, this puppy will be a great

immediately coughed a few

about having kids when Neil and I hadn’t even

blunder, Faith quickly changed the subject. ‘Let’s eat! Try some of the poultry I raised myself!”

a chicken leg. I gratefully accepted without refusal.

were even nicer to me than before. I felt more like their biological daughter than Neil,

leaving

the Christmas wreath!” Hannah came back with a wreath,

can handle IL. You go help in the kitchen,”

kitchen with Ryan’s

to stay clear of the kitchen

and headed

placed it next to the