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 go along

in the living room chatting with Ryan and Faith about the latest family news and

I didn’t deny it, nor did I

a reunion anymore. Neil was an only child, and his family.

greeted his parents and naturally sat next to me, ready for lunch,

exchanged glances, their eyes full of joy.

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

the elders, I gently pushed it away. To my surprise, Faith spoke, “What a cute dog! Who got it?”

glanced at Neil and answered, “Neil

was somewhat taken aback, probably not expecting her

ate his meal, Neil added,

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

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 it

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

eating!” Ryan immediately coughed a few times, interrupting

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

changed the subject. ‘Let’s eat!

the puppy down and served me a chicken leg. I gratefully accepted

than before. I felt more like their

day off, leaving only

wreath!” Hannah came back with a wreath, all

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

the food in the kitchen with Ryan’s

the kitchen to avoid any

headed for the

it next to the