Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 387

Chapter 387

“All right, let’s head in too,” Russel suggested as he watched Neil and his crew depart, swinging open the gate to my homestead.

I called out, “Dad, Mom!”

Quick as a flash, my parents hurried out. There was a surprised look on their faces as they took in my limp.

They took charge of pushing the kids in, while Russel supported me.

Once we settled into the living room, Serena and Brandon had already drifted off to sleep. I relayed the events of the evening at the beach to my parents and Russel, sparing no detail.

Upon hearing that Serena had almost had an accident, my dad paled, “I told you not to take the kids out so late at night. It gets crowded there. You need to always set the brake on the stroller when it’s parked. How could you just leave Serena there and walk away?”

His affection for me, once boundless, then seemed divided between Serena and Brandon. Yet, I felt no jealousy. I knew that the love my parents held for their grandchildren was simply a natural thing.

“Absolutely,” my mother chimed in, “Next time, one of us must accompany you!” She immediately went to check on Serena. Her heart ached with concern.

Meanwhile, Russel had fetched some ointment, urging me to take off my shoes so he could apply it.

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my swollen ankle, he sighed, “Try not to rush while walking. Twisted ankles

accepting his advice despite the frustrating inevitability of my

and her group returned, it was late into the night. Russel had

lavished praise without reservation. “Russel, how come I never knew you were such a great cook? Have you been honing your skills lately?”

a shrimp and

on a lovers’ show for us, are you? A man as devoted and upright as

into Stella’s bowl,

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and dramatic declaration almost made

tucking everyone in, I limped towards the gate to

just next

applying ointment for me and cooking

replied with a wry smile, “It’s been a while since I

guilty, knowing that it was my situation that had distanced Russel from Mitch

by being interested in his friend’s

with Whitmore Co. If

that in mind. Now, get some rest,” Russel replied simply, urging me to

you should rest too,” I said. Then suddenly I recalled something

of unease crossed Russel’s eyes before he looked away, replying casually, “He’s fine. Just

crew moved to a house they had rented nearby, as they

Barbara’s family returned

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