Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 429

My parents were still out, leaving me and Norah to fend for ourselves. With just two adults, keeping tabs on three kids was proving to be quite the challenge.

Thankfully, the babies were usually well-behaved, though they had their moments of fussiness that were difficult to soothe.

After Stella returned to her home in Rosemont, she reached out to me once, video calling to see her kid, Yara. She then made me promise not to let Mitch know that Yara was with me, and absolutely not to let him take her.

“Alright, don’t worry,” I assured her, nodding my head.

With that, Stella ended the call, seemingly relieved.

But I hadn’t expected Mitch to come looking for me so soon.

Just three days after Stella left, he showed up at my doorstep. The moment I saw him, I blocked the entrance, refusing to let him in.

“Where is my kid?” Mitch looked like he hadn’t slept in’ days; his eyes were bloodshot and dark circles painted his under eyes.

“Stella took her,” I replied, keeping my expression as neutral as possible. “So you care about your kid now? Aren’t you responsible for all of this?”

“Enough with the nonsense, I just want my kid!” Mitch snapped, his patience clearly wearing thin. “I know she didn’t take Yara with her. She went to my parents’ house, caused a scene, and my parents haven’t seen Yara!”

He tried to barge in but I held my ground. Fortunately, he didn’t dare to force his way in.

Instead, he grabbed my arm, “Irene, I know you’re close to her, but this is my family matter. Don’t overstep!”

matter, but this here is my house and you’re trespassing!” I warned, “If you keep this

my child!” Mitch was so preoccupied with finding his child that he didn’t seem to care about anything else. His grip on my hand tightened, causing

out for a walk. Yara had been crying all day, so I decided to stay home with

only trying to stall Mitch to buy some time.

tightened, I stumbled back, allowing

for his kid. I quickly sent a message to Norah, asking her to stay away for

room were only Serena and Brandon. Mitch searched every room in the house and when he couldn’t

suddenly focused on something: a pair of baby shoes on the shoe rack by the door. They were Yara’s; she had wet her shoes earlier and we had swapped them with a pair

eyes lit up, “These are Yara’s shoes! Irene, where

up the shoes

overlooked the shoes and now

explanation, I felt a presence behind me.

looked at Mitch,

take her back!” Mitch was more restrained in front of

state.

her. If I failed, I didn’t know how I could face her. Moreover, I had two kids of my own. I was worried that

a godsend; at least he

find your child?” Neil

Yara’s shoes!” Mitch showed Neil the shoes, hoping that he would take

shoes, then asked me, “Are

Stella bought a pair for Yara, she also bought a pair for Serena.” I quickly replied.

to side with me. I was stunned, unsure of what he was up to.