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.

call Neil to pick up Hiram, Hiram suddenly darted across the street. He seemed to be in a rush, not noticing the traffic lights. A red car screeched to a halt, missing him by

to the ground, his face pale.

himself killed?!” The driver of the red car scolded, but no one

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 was

just hurt his face not long ago, and now his knee was injured. I had

couldn’t keep an eye 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

“Are

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

red light, there was

When he saw the driver scolding me, he

around, ready to retaliate. Just then, someone

“Dad!” Hiram yelled.

face was dark as a storm cloud, and he was a

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

back into

significant look, as though I was some child trafficker trying to kidnap his son. He then

was slightly uncomfortable. He hugged Neil’s neck, “Grandma and Grandpa are at home. I was bored, so

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

word he said. I kept my doubts to myself. This

now.” As I was

answered casually. I didn’t think Neil needed