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.

could do was nod and

be seen. I didn’t ask. Instead, I sat in the living room chatting with Ryan and Faith about

together I didn’t deny it, nor did I confirm it. I

issues, they probably wouldn’t hope for a reunion anymore. Neil was

his parents and naturally sat next to me, ready

and Faith watched this and exchanged glances, their eyes full

Suddenly, the puppy ran over, rubbing against my feel, seemingly wanting me to pick

gently pushed it away. To my surprise,

Neil and answered, “Neil did”

somewhat taken aback, probably not expecting her son

he slowly ate his meal, Neil added, “She

surprise turned into delight. She bent down, picked up the puppy, and started playing with it right at

of relief. I was worried 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

this puppy will be a great companion,” Faith, in her excitement, let her

cough, we’re still eating!” Ryan immediately coughed a few times, interrupting Faith, then gave her a

premature for Faith to talk about having kids when Neil and I hadn’t even confirmed our relationship, especially given

changed the subject. ‘Let’s eat! Try some of

the puppy down and served me a chicken leg. I

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

a day off, leaving only Hannah with us. I had Bailey drive her to

care of the Christmas wreath!” Hannah came back with a

go help in the kitchen,” I took the wreath and gestured

kitchen with Ryan’s help, I

stay clear of the

headed for the

chair and placed it next to the Christmas