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.

1

rush while walking. Twisted ankles can get

despite the frustrating inevitability of

late into the night.

knew you were such a great cook? Have you been honing your

time for it before,” Russel retorted, peeling a

show for us, are you? A man as devoted

sat up straighter at her teasing, quickly peeling a few shrimps into Stella’s bowl,

1

and dramatic declaration almost made everyone

mood from earlier. After tucking everyone in, I limped towards the gate

me, “Go to sleep, I’m just next door. You don’t need to

cooking

I enjoyed it,” Russel replied with a wry smile, “It’s been a while since I had a meal with Cooper and Mitch.”

felt guilty, knowing that it was my situation that

had crossed a line by being interested in his friend’s wife, regardless of my marital status with Neil.

a project with Whitmore Co. If

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

too,” I said. Then suddenly I recalled something and asked, “By the

Russel’s eyes before he looked away, replying casually, “He’s fine. Just some minor health issues that come with

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

Barbara’s family

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255