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

accepting his advice despite the

late into the night. Russel had

praise without reservation. “Russel, how come I never knew you

for it before,” Russel retorted, peeling a shrimp and effortlessly placing it

smirked at the exchange, “Putting on a lovers’ show for us, are you? A man as devoted and upright as Dr. Russel

few shrimps into Stella’s bowl, declaring with a serious face, “Whatever other women have,

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and dramatic declaration almost made everyone burst into laughter.

atmosphere dispelled the bitter mood from earlier. After tucking everyone in, I limped towards the gate to

next door. You don’t

me and cooking for everyone,” I sincerely thanked Russel.

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

my situation that had distanced Russel

had crossed a line by being interested in his friend’s

Co. If you want to mend your relationship

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

you should rest too,” I said. Then suddenly I recalled something and asked, “By the way, how’s your

away, replying casually,

crew moved to a house they had rented nearby, as they planned to stay longer.

and Barbara’s family returned to