Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 420

“Thanks, they seem to really take a shine to you,” I said, feeling a tad awkward.

From the corner, Ariana piped up again, “Yeah, Mr. Whitmore seems to be a real hit with kids. My son adores him too, even though they’ve only met a couple of times. He’s always going on

about Mr. Whitmore.”

As Ariana said that, she shot Neil a soft, almost coquettish glance.

Why did it feel like she looked at every man that way? Gentle yet tantalizing, but certainly not the case when she looked at Stella and me.

Yet Neil’s reaction was different from Mitch’s. He seemed not to hear Ariana’s praise, just turned and walked back into the living room.

Ariana looked even more uncomfortable.

I had just scolded her, and then she was being ignored by Neil. Talk about losing dignity.

I didn’t bother with her. I just scooped up Serena and Brandon and carried them to the bedroom for some sleep.

Ariana left tactfully, probably off to actually find the restroom she’d been searching for.

I closed the door softly.

Stella’s child gradually fell asleep. Once she had settled her child, she suddenly said, “Rena, I’m thinking about getting a divorce.”

“What?” Her words took me aback.

Sure, Mitch might have had some issues, but it surely hadn’t gotten to the point of divorce.

situation any longer,” Stella said, looking at the sleeping children. Her face reflected a mix of reluctance and determination. “You see me happy and content, but this suspicious and oppressive state has been going on for a while now. I’m mentally exhausted. It’s

Stella spoke, her voice choked up, and my heart

more straightforward a person is, the less likely others are to notice their inner

to our close friends, probably not wanting to

at that point, she must have reached her breaking point to disclose that finally,

name from Mitch’s mouth. Having witnessed it today, she felt she couldn’t bear

was hard to eradicate the seeds of doubt once they took root in

there’s actual inappropriate behavior between Mitch and

hint of flirtation. It disgusts me,” Stella said, her voice filled with bitterness.

had always been a person who couldn’t tolerate even the smallest bit of dissatisfaction, let alone when it came to her husband.

was naturally furious at Mitch for hurting Stella. But in the absence of any actual wrongdoing,

had three

everything out before making a decision. Don’t say things you might

impulsive. I’ve thought about this many times, especially when I saw their chat records, I t betrayed, even though they never used any flirtatious words. I just couldn’t accept it mentally,” Stella sobbed. She

handed her a tissue, comforting her softly, “All right, if he really did something wrong, then get a

the children.”

Stella said, her eyes brimming with tears.

but hug her, patting her head gently.

it came to her friends’ matters but tended to tough it out when it came to her own. If I had argued against

knocked on the door, and then Mitch’s voice floated through, “Honey, do you want to come out and eat something?”

hungry. Rena, you go eat. It’d be a shame to come all this way and leave on an empty stomach,” Stella said to me. She didn’t want

I’ll bring you something later so you don’t have to see anyone who

Stella just nodded.

looked anxious as

“Where’s my wife?”

you even remember she’s your wife?” I was