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 go along with

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

back together I didn’t deny it, nor

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

parents and naturally sat

and exchanged glances, their eyes full of joy.

woof!” Suddenly, the puppy ran over, rubbing against my feel, seemingly wanting me

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

and

was somewhat taken aback, probably not expecting her son to have a soft spot for animals.

Neil added,

playing with it right at the dinner table. “So you

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,

a kid someday, this puppy will be a great companion,” Faith, in her

we’re still eating!” Ryan immediately coughed a few

premature for Faith to talk about having kids when Neil and I hadn’t

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

and served me a chicken leg. I

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

Christmas Day, I gave all the domestic help a day off, leaving only Hannah with us. I had Bailey drive her

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

help in the kitchen,” I took the wreath

food in the kitchen with Ryan’s help, I sent Hannah to assist.

the

headed for the kitchen

chair and placed it next to the Christmas