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.

I could do was nod and go

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

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

about my fertility issues, they probably wouldn’t hope for a reunion anymore. Neil was an only child, and his

and naturally

watched this and exchanged glances, their

my feel,

respect for the elders, I gently pushed it away. To my surprise, Faith spoke, “What a cute

glanced at Neil and answered, “Neil

somewhat taken aback, probably not expecting her son to have a soft

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

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

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

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

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

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

quickly changed the subject. ‘Let’s eat! Try some of the poultry I raised

put the puppy down and served me a chicken leg.

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

the domestic help a day off, leaving only Hannah with us. I had Bailey drive her to buy

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

go help in the kitchen,” I took the wreath and gestured to

prepping the food in the kitchen

of the kitchen to avoid any awkwardness

and headed for

placed it next to the Christmas