Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 424

After Ariana was led away, the living room was left with Neil and me, together with Stella and Mitch.

The atmosphere was stiff as a board. I was the first to break the silence, turning to Mitch, “Mitch, did you see Ariana drinking from Stella’s cup just now?”

Mitch seemed lost for words.

Stella quickly interjected. “Of course he saw, but did nothing to stop it. In his eyes, it’s a minor matter. Soon, our kids and I will be just as insignificant to him. So, before that happens, let’s divorce. I want custody of all three kids. I don’t care about anything else!”

As she spoke, her emotions escalated, teetering on the brink of tears.

Stella never cared about money; she could well afford to raise thirty kids, let alone three. What hurt her was Mitch’s growing indifference towards her, the dwindling of his undivided

attention.

Twon’t agree!” Mitch blurted out.

“To what exactly? Not agreeing to divorce Stella, or not agreeing to give the kids to Stella?” I asked bluntly.

Mitch hesitated, and this reaction sent a chill down my spine.

If he disagreed with the divorce, he would have answered immediately. But his hesitation suggested that he was torn between the two options.

When a woman is no longer a man’s only choice, it signifies that the love has soured.

Stella’s face fell, her eyes suddenly filling with sorrow. She spun around and headed for the bedroom.

I rushed forward to stop her, “Stella, wait, wherea

are y

you going?”

to Rosemont, back to my home!” Stella’s voice was uncharacteristically cold and

followed her upon

to leave, Mitch blocked her

wary

note in his voice. “I admit my mistake with Ariana. I just saw her, a woman of her age, living alone with a child, and felt sorry for her. I helped

didn’t believe his

defense of her earlier, it was clear that

coldly. “When we got married, I

He reached out to hold the child, but I blocked him, “The kid is still so young, let Stella take the kid. You won’t be able to take care of

“How can I not take care of my children? I help with my three kids every day after work.

that the conflict between them had been simmering for a while.

is help change the diapers, hold the kids, and make the formula. What else can you do?” Stella was inflamed, her voice rising.

the kids, who

Serena and Brandon to the nursery

child was also crying. She had to soothe her child and argue with Mitch at the same time, and I was frustrated

of reproach in his eyes. “You

Stella

Mitch was confused. “Neil, I did nothing wrong. You know there’s nothing between Ariana and me. Why should I always be the one to apologize?”

differently than others,” Neil’s response was straightforward and

all men understand this; they

was left speechless. Seeing Stella’s resolute expression, he reluctantly stepped aside, “Fine, when you come to your senses,

scoffed at his remark, “No need for that. Let your parents know I’ll pick up Leila and Quincy.”

his older kids would also be taken away, Mitch panicked, “We aren’t divorced yet. Is this necessary?

three of them. If your family wants

came to the children.

mothers are