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 along with whatever

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

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

fertility issues, they probably wouldn’t hope for a reunion anymore. Neil was an only child, and his family. business couldn’t end just because

greeted his parents and naturally sat next

and exchanged glances, their eyes

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

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

glanced at Neil and answered, “Neil did”

somewhat taken aback, probably not expecting her son

slowly ate his meal, Neil added, “She likes pets,

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

past few days, I’ve totally fallen for this little dog Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I plan

someday, this puppy will be a great companion,”

eating!” Ryan immediately coughed a few times, interrupting

about having kids when Neil

quickly changed the subject. ‘Let’s eat! Try

me a chicken

me than before. I felt more like

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

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

the kitchen with Ryan’s help, I sent Hannah

stay clear of the kitchen

nodded and headed for

chair and placed it