Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 432

“Awesome! Can I play video games at your house?” Hiram asked, excitement lighting up his face despite the fresh wound on it.

Ever since his mother, Karina, had been spending more time with Ryan and Faith, she had been stricter with Hiram, not allowing him as much gaming time as before.

So the prospect of playing games at my house was clearly a thrill for him.

I didn’t answer him directly, but merely led him out of the hospital and drove him home.

Throughout the ride, Hiram chattered away with Serena and Brandon. His English was getting more fluent by the day, and for some reason, my two little ones loved listening to him talk.

Once we reached home, I quickly unloaded the stroller and placed Serena and Brandon in it, with Hiram eagerly lending a hand.

“Over there are some toys. Go and have some fun,” I said, pointing to a corner of the living room where I had stashed some toys for Serena and Brandon.

Hiram shook his head. “I don’t want toys, Grandma and Grandpa have bought me lots. Ms. Finch, I want to play video games, or maybe watch some cartoons!”

I had to look after three kids all by myself, and Norah was busy cooking, so I didn’t have time to play games with Hiram. I turned on the TV to a cartoon he liked, then went to change Serena and Brandon’s diapers.

With the cartoon playing, Hiram was quite well-behaved. He would even tease the three babies from time to time, creating a harmonious atmosphere. It was not until mealtime that I noticed a problem.

“Hiram, turn off the TV. It’s time to eat,” I called, scooping a small bowl of food for him.

But Hiram didn’t budge, completely engrossed in the cartoon.

“Hiram, come eat. Watching TV for too long is bad for your

ignored us both.

up and turned the TV

want to eat! I want to watch

need food to grow tall

watch cartoons, turn it back on!” Hiram started crying and threw

better than to give in to a child’s whims. I ignored him and went to have my

He continued crying, scaring the other three into joining him. The living room was filled with the

the trio, eventually putting them to bed

was at a loss. He was still throwing a fit, acting as

I finally threatened to call his mother, “If you don’t, I will call your

name, Hiram stopped crying. But instead of looking scared, he looked defiant. “Good, call my mommy. She

found it odd. Karina was a doctor, and she knew Hiram had a sensitive stomach. Why would she allow

you watch TV

don’t want to eat; the food is yucky!” Hiram refused and began to cry again, “I want mommy. I don’t want

was drained. I tried calling Neil for advice,

the doorbell rang. Thinking it might be Mitch, I peeked

to let her in, but I had no choice since Hiram was in my

where’s my son?” Karina asked, her tone fraught with displeasure. She barged into the living

immediately jumped up from the floor,