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.

want a divorce. I can’t stand this 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

voice choked up, and my

is, the less likely others are to notice their inner turmoil.

mentioned her struggles to our close friends, probably not wanting

that point, she must have reached her breaking

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

to eradicate the seeds of doubt once

you sure there’s actual inappropriate behavior between

I can’t stand it. Not even a hint of flirtation. It disgusts me,” Stella said, her voice filled

who couldn’t tolerate even the smallest bit of dissatisfaction, let alone when it came to her

outsider, I was naturally furious at Mitch for hurting Stella. But in the absence of any actual wrongdoing, I couldn’t rashly

had

you might regret in e heat of the moment,” I

records, I t betrayed, even though they never used any flirtatious words. I just couldn’t accept it mentally,” Stella sobbed. She used to take love lightly, but now she was very dedicated and deeply in love with Mitch.

“All right, if he really did something wrong, then get a divorce. I’ve been through it

the children.”

said, her eyes brimming with tears.

but hug her,

her friends’ matters but tended to tough it out when it came to her own.

through, “Honey, do you want to come out and eat

go eat. It’d be a shame to come all this way and leave on an empty stomach,” Stella said

so you don’t have to see anyone who might spoil your

Stella just nodded.

Mitch looked anxious as I closed the

“Where’s my wife?”

you even remember she’s your wife?” I