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 go along with

living room chatting with Ryan and Faith about the latest family news

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

anymore. Neil was an only child, and his family. business couldn’t

Neil was back. He greeted his parents and naturally sat next

this and exchanged glances,

my

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

at Neil and answered,

was somewhat taken aback, probably not expecting her son

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

and started playing with it right at the dinner

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

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

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

about having kids when Neil and I hadn’t even confirmed our

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

me a chicken leg. I gratefully accepted

They were even nicer to me than before. I felt more like their biological daughter than

the domestic help a day off, leaving only Hannah

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

You go help in the kitchen,” I

prepping the food in the kitchen with

to stay clear of the kitchen to avoid any awkwardness

headed for the

and placed it next to the Christmas tree