Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 417

Chapter 417

The breakfast was a test of my mental fortitude.

Although Russei didn’t say anything more, I found myself unable to meet his gaze.

Thankfully, after breakfast, he returned to the next room to rest. He had been up all night, working tirelessly, and he was visibly exhausted.

“Norah, I won’t be home for lunch. I’m going over to a friend’s place,” I said, hastily gathering a few belongings.

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Stella had invited me over for lunch and asked me to bring Serena and Brandon along.

Once outside, I strapped Serena and Brandon into their car,seats and drove off towards Stella’s place. It was a bit of a drive, taking about half an hour.

Upon arriving at Stella’s, I realized my timing was off. She was in the middle of an argument with Mitch.

“Are you filled with seawater or something? Can’t you do one simple thing right? You knew I was having Rena over today, yet you invited Neil? Did you do this on purpose?” Stella’s voice, full of anger, echoed through the house as she scolded Mitch.

Mitch swallowed his pride and tried to explain calmly. “No, I had already arranged lunch with Neil. Not just him, but two other colleagues are also coming. I just forgot that you had invited Rena today. Can’t you reschedule your meeting with Rena?”

“No!” Stella was always a princess in front of Mitch.

He always indulged and pampered her, which had made her somewhat willful.

me both

their front door, feeling too awkward to enter. Through the glass

was about to

frozen in place, and my heart clenched in anticipation.

door was wide

out a hand to

for what?” Neil

the living room where Stella and Mitch were in a heated argument, completely oblivious

frowned, looking puzzled.

low enough that Stella and Mitch couldn’t hear us.

that Mitch, who always indulged her, would suddenly lose his patience with her.

you agree?” Mitch, despite seeming regretful, still spoke harshly. “I can handle the occasional tantrum, but today’s meal is work-related. Can’t you understand

me!” Stella demanded. Her voice

help with the kids when I come home. You know what kind of person I was before. Isn’t my change enough for you? You’re always picking on me, throwing tantrums when you’re upset, and expecting me to pacify you. I feel like

into tears, and my heart ached for her.

pushed open the door and brought

have something to say, say it nicely. Why do you have to be so harsh?” I demanded,

me in, and Mitch gave us a complicated

went into the bedroom.

bedroom, Stella was crying even harder. She didn’t look at me, just sat there holding

she felt embarrassed that I had seen that side

in the world, next to her father and brother.

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