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.

all I could do was nod and

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

clearly hoped that Neil and I would get back together 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

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

exchanged

Suddenly, the puppy ran over, rubbing against my feel,

pushed it away. To my surprise, Faith spoke, “What a cute dog!

and

not expecting her son to

ate his meal, Neil added,

playing with it right at the dinner table.

the past few days, I’ve totally fallen for this little dog Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I plan to take it with me when I leave.

a great

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

having kids when Neil and I hadn’t even confirmed our relationship,

subject. ‘Let’s eat! Try some

down and served me a chicken leg. I gratefully accepted

made Sterling Estates livelier. They were even nicer to me than before. I

domestic help a day off, leaving only

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

handle IL. You go help in the kitchen,” I took the wreath and

was prepping the food in the kitchen

of the

nodded and headed for

placed it next to the Christmas tree