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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to rush while walking. Twisted ankles can get worse over time and affect your

his advice despite the frustrating inevitability of

it was late into the night. Russel had prepared a feast

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

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

A man

bowl, declaring

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dramatic declaration almost made everyone

bitter mood from earlier. After tucking everyone in, I

next door. You don’t need to see

applying ointment for me and cooking for everyone,”

wry smile, “It’s been a while since I had a meal with Cooper and

my situation that

Russel had crossed a line by being interested in his friend’s wife, regardless of my

here for a while, working on a project with Whitmore Co. If you want to mend your relationship with them, now’s the time,” I

some rest,” Russel replied

I recalled something and asked, “By the way, how’s your

away, replying casually, “He’s fine. Just

and her crew moved to a house

and Barbara’s family returned to Rosemont.

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