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 along with whatever

to be seen. I didn’t ask. Instead, I sat in the living room

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

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

his parents and naturally sat next to me, ready for

exchanged glances, their eyes full

my feel, seemingly

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

her son to have

meal, Neil added, “She likes pets, so I got one.”

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

relief. I was 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

have a kid someday, this puppy will be a great companion,”

Ryan immediately coughed a few times, interrupting Faith, then gave

when Neil and I hadn’t even confirmed our relationship, especially given my

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

put the puppy down and served me a chicken leg.

nicer to me than

leaving only Hannah with us. I had Bailey

take care of the Christmas wreath!” Hannah came back with a wreath,

kitchen,” I took the wreath

in the kitchen with Ryan’s help, I

of the kitchen to avoid

and headed

it next to the