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.

eat. Watching TV for too long

us both.

finally walked up and turned the

“I don’t want to eat! I want to watch TV!”

you are! You need food to

without eating! I want to watch cartoons,

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

Hiram’s stubbornness. He continued crying, scaring the other three into joining him. The living room was filled

eventually putting them

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

call his mother, “If you don’t, I will call your mommy!”

stopped crying. But instead of looking scared, he looked defiant. “Good, call my mommy. She won’t make me eat. I can

she knew Hiram had a sensitive stomach. Why would she allow him to

watch TV after the meal?” I tried to bargain.

and began to cry again, “I want mommy. I don’t want to eat. You’re

this, I was drained. I tried calling Neil

was feeling helpless, the doorbell rang. Thinking it might be Mitch, I peeked through the peephole and

looked upset. I didn’t want to let her in, but I had no choice since

displeasure. She barged into the living room without waiting for

Hiram immediately jumped up from the floor, his face injury very visible.