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

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

that Neil and I would get back together I didn’t deny it, nor did I confirm it. I was just

knew about my 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 there was no

back. He greeted his parents and naturally

and exchanged glances,

ran over, rubbing against my feel, seemingly

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

glanced at Neil and

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

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

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

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 to take it with me

you guys have a kid someday, this puppy will be a

few times, interrupting Faith, then

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

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

the puppy down and served me a chicken leg. I

visit made Sterling Estates livelier. They were even nicer to me than before. I felt more like their

leaving only Hannah with us. I had

Christmas wreath!” Hannah came back with a

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

in the kitchen with Ryan’s help, I sent Hannah

of the kitchen to

nodded and headed for the kitchen

chair and placed it next to the