Chapter 383

*Kids are too young to tell who they resemble. And there are many strangers in the world who look alike,” I said, suppressing a hint of unease in my heart and wearing a calm and composed smile.

Barbara immediately chimed in, “Exactly. My daughter still looks like a bit of a mixed bag. She doesn’t resemble me, her father, or any of the grandparents. Guess we’ll have to wait until she grows up.”

She had a daughter, nearly one year old then, who indeed doesn’t resemble her or Silas much.

“Right. Upon closer inspection, she doesn’t seem to resemble anyone.” Cooper, realizing he misspoke, hurriedly corrected himself.

I laughed it off, not dwelling on that issue any longer. Even if everyone said Brandon looked like Neil Whitmore, so what? I wouldn’t admit it.

The topic was dropped and the atmosphere returned to normal. Everyone chatted and laughed, but a sense of unease lingered in my heart.

Appearance is beyond control.

What if Brandon grew up to resemble Neil more and more, just like Hiram, who could have been recognized as Neil’s son with just one glance? What would I do

then?

How would I explain it?

At noon, my parents prepared a feast of dishes, delicious and plentiful. The tables were full and the lively atmosphere gradually improved my mood. Setting aside my worries, I enjoyed the gathering with my friends.

After lunch, everyone was enjoying their dessert and coffee. The children who could walk and run were playing together, while the infants were being held and cooed.

Suddenly, Mitch received a phone call. After glancing at the caller ID, he gave me a guilty look.

his phone outside to answer the call. Even though I couldn’t hear what he said, he didn’t come back in right after the call. Instead, he lingered by the

cow! I can’t hold it any longer!” After a while, Mitch rushed in, “Rena, where’s the restroom? I drank a

him to the bathroom, and

to close it when a figure walked

in a gray shirt with his sleeves rolled up, revealing the beautiful lines of his toned arms. His black wristwatch glinted in the sunlight. His outstanding figure was like a

he here? I immediately frowned.

noticed Neil’s arrival,

out ready to chase him

from the bathroom. Seeing the situation, he quickly sped up and reached Neil before my

restroom!”

Neil supposed to be in Rosemont? What was he doing here

ignoring me. I didn’t mind; it actually made me

Neil asked

it!” Mitch quickly led Neil out of

Serena and Brandon started

I couldn’t hold both at once. I had to hand

ones were very stubborn today and wouldn’t stop crying no matter how much we cooed. I decided to take Serena outside

crying. I called my mom

and everyone was in the

came over and reached out, “Let me

Serena to Alicia, but the next second, the little one started crying

was puzzled and tried to hold Brandon, but he

children aside and tried to hold Serena and Brandon. But none of

two are usually good kids, and anyone can hold them.

couldn’t have

way! That just seemed too

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