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.

do was nod and go along

in the living room chatting with Ryan and Faith about the latest family news and my relationship with Neil.

get back together I didn’t deny it, nor did I confirm it. I was just being

they probably wouldn’t hope for a reunion anymore. Neil was an only

parents and

Faith watched this and exchanged glances, their eyes

my feel, seemingly wanting me to

gently pushed it away. To

at Neil and answered, “Neil

her

his meal, Neil added, “She likes pets, so I

with it right at the dinner table. “So you were bought as

and Faith wouldn’t like the dog. Over the past few days, I’ve totally fallen for this little

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

still eating!” Ryan immediately coughed a few times, interrupting Faith, then gave

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

changed the subject. ‘Let’s eat! Try

a chicken leg.

me than before. I felt more like their biological daughter than Neil, who

gave all the domestic help a day off, leaving only Hannah with us. I had

take care of the Christmas wreath!” Hannah came back

go help in the kitchen,” I took the

the food in the kitchen with Ryan’s help,

of the kitchen to avoid

nodded and headed

chair and placed it next