Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

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

nodded, accepting his advice despite the frustrating inevitability of my missteps.

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

how come I never knew you were such a great cook? Have

retorted, peeling a shrimp and effortlessly placing it in my bowl. “Eat up.”

show for us, are you? A man as devoted and upright as Dr. Russel is

into Stella’s bowl, declaring with a serious

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cheesy and dramatic declaration almost made everyone burst into laughter.

bitter mood from earlier. After tucking

I’m just next door.

for applying ointment for me and cooking for everyone,” I

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

that it was my situation that had distanced

line by being interested in his friend’s wife, regardless of my marital status with

and Stella will be here for a while, working on a project with Whitmore Co. If you want

rest,” Russel replied simply, urging me to sleep.

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

casually, “He’s fine. Just some

crew moved to a

and Barbara’s family