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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rush while walking. Twisted ankles can

despite the frustrating inevitability of

group returned, it was late into the night. Russel had prepared a feast for

good!” Cooper lavished praise without reservation. “Russel, how come I never knew you were such a great

Russel retorted, peeling a shrimp and effortlessly placing it in

smirked at the exchange, “Putting on a lovers’ show for us, are you? A man

her teasing, quickly peeling a few shrimps into Stella’s bowl, declaring with a serious face, “Whatever other women have, my

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and dramatic declaration almost made

lively and relaxed atmosphere dispelled the bitter mood from earlier. After tucking everyone in, I limped towards the gate to see Russel

to sleep, I’m just next

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

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

that it was my situation that had distanced Russel from Mitch

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

a project with Whitmore Co. If you want to

get some rest,” Russel

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

looked away, replying casually, “He’s fine. Just some minor health issues that come with age.”

her crew moved to a

family