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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while walking. Twisted ankles

advice despite the

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

knew you were such a great

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

the exchange, “Putting on a lovers’ show for us, are you? A man as devoted and

bowl, declaring with

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and dramatic declaration almost made

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

next door. You don’t need

and cooking for everyone,” I

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

that it was my situation that had distanced Russel

believing that Russel had crossed a line by being interested in his

with Whitmore Co. If you want

mind. Now, get some rest,” Russel replied simply,

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

before he looked away, replying casually,

days, Stella and her crew moved to

Barbara’s family returned

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