Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 451

Stella wiped away her tears, forcing a smile “Yeah, I used to be a flirt master, but why have I become so weak now? Love really can be a killer.”

I chuckled lightly, a sour feeling creeping into my heart. I, too, had lost ten years of my youth to the so-called love.

“Alright, Rena, you should go home. Your two kids need you. I need to take a walk to clear my head.” Stella’s mood was obviously down in the dumps.

I wanted to accompany her, but sometimes, when someone was feeling particularly low, solitude could be a comfort.

I hesitated, ultimately watching as Stella pushed her baby stroller away.

Her figure, under the sunlight, wasn’t cheerful at all. It was like she was being shrouded by a shadow, making me feel a pang of heartache.

Neil and Mitch hadn’t come out yet. They were probably still chatting.

As I prepared to drive home, I noticed a small figure darting around a corner not too far away. It looked like Hiram!

Unsure, I decided to wait in my car. After about ten seconds, sure enough, Hiram appeared again, sneaking glances at his wristwatch and looking around cautiously. Karina was nowhere in sight.

Could it be that Neil brought him? But would Neil just leave him alone outside? I didn’t think so.

Sometimes, I didn’t particularly like Hiram. He was not just naughty, but he seemed to have been led astray by Karina, which made me feel uncomfortable.

However, I couldn’t just ignore him.

street. He seemed to be in a rush, not noticing the traffic lights. A red car screeched to a halt, missing him

fell to the ground, his

this? Trying to get himself killed?!” The driver of the red car scolded, but no one in the crowd acknowledged him.

and rushed over. I saw Hiram sitting on the ground. Although he hadn’t been hit, he had scraped his knee when he fell, and it

long ago, and now his knee was injured. I had

on one child, who was allowed to run off alone repeatedly, always seeming to find trouble. Hiram’s little face was tight, and he didn’t say a word. He was clearly upset, but he didn’t cry or complain. He just glared

“Are

child?!” The driver scolded me, “If you can’t take care of a kid, don’t have one. What would have happened if

fault for running the red light, there was no need for such harsh words. Especially since I

driver scolding me, he

leave but, after being pushed by Hiram, he turned around, ready to retaliate. Just then, someone grabbed

“Dad!” Hiram yelled.

up, let alone notice what was happening. His face was dark as a storm cloud, and he was a man who fiercely protected his own. Seeing someone attempting to hit his son in the street,

intense gaze. He wasn’t in the wrong in this situation, but his harsh words and attempt to get physical made him

quickly getting back into

his son. He then bent

neck, “Grandma and Grandpa are at home. I was bored, so I snuck out. Mommy doesn’t know. She’s at

happened to end up where Neil was. Something about that seemed off to me.

kept my doubts to myself. This was between them, and it wasn’t my ace to interfere.

now.” As I was about to leave, Neil

casually. I didn’t think