Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 382

“Didn’t Neil go back to Rosemont? Did Karina’s scheme fall through?” I could then talk about Neil as casually as if we were discussing the latest gossip about a

friend.

“How did you know?” Stella asked in a surprised manner.

“I was at the hospital for a postnatal check-up earlier. The doctor knows Karina, and I overheard their conversation,” I explained truthfully.

Stella clicked her tongue. “You and Neil must have been sworn enemies in a past life. You’ve moved all this way and still can’t seem to escape him.”

I had to agree with her; in my past life, I had held a deep grudge against Neil. I had refused to divorce him, nearly preventing him from marrying his true love.

Our conversation was cut short when Stella’s baby started crying.

When I arrived home, I could hear Brandon crying. My father was desperately trying to soothe him but to no avail. I quickly took over, and my father sank into the couch, clutching his back as if in pain.

“Dad, are you okay?” I asked worriedly. He was in his sixties, and his health wasn’t as robust as it used to be.

“Just an old ailment,” he sighed, “I’m old. But now that I have two grandchildren; I have no regrets in life.”

His health wasn’t great. His back especially wasn’t great since he used to sit in an office all day. My mother, on the other hand, had a heart condition and couldn’t exert herself too much.

If it wasn’t for Russel’s tireless efforts, I might not have been able to manage both kids on my own.

of housekeepers and a nanny to share the load, allowing

parents trusted him so much that they had given him the codes for all the locks in the

or bring food. But today, he had a suitcase with him, “I need

Even I could tell

My dad’s just not feeling well, and I need to go check on him.” Russel tried to reassure us with a small

had fought with his father before, and Chloe’ death had only exacerbated their issues. But blood is thicker than water,

time with him.” My father patted Russel’s shoulder and sighed, “Russel, you’re a good kid. And we I know how you feel about Rena, but if your

knew the pressure Russel was under for me.

be forced, and I was hesitant to

father’s words; he was quite stubborn in this

looked at me. And I felt compelled

and then he left,

but they also knew that even if I agreed to be with Russel, we

the Dawson family’s elders. I didn’t think I was charming enough to win their favor unless the kids I had were actually Russel’s. I

Russel around. I realized how great he was with the kids. Serena and Brandon were more obedient

parents were able to help. So, I wasn’t

“Ding dong!”

diapers, the doorbell rang. My mother quickly went to answer

loud

Serena and Brandon. Their wide-eyed

our living room was spacious. With Stella and Mitch’s family of five, Barbara’s family of three, Alicia Rider, and Cooper Clarke,

Stella was the first to approach Serena and Brandon, “They’re so cute! Even more so than my kids! Rena, how about arranging a

love?” I replied with a chuckle. It had been almost a year since I