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

to the ground, his face pale.

driver of the

sprung from my car 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 was

his knee was injured. I had no idea how Neil and Karina could let this happen.

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 at

“Are

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

red light, there was no need for

he seemed surprised. When he saw the driver scolding me, he suddenly stood up and pushed the

to leave but, after being pushed by Hiram, he turned around, ready to retaliate. Just then, someone grabbed his raised hand, causing him to grimace in

“Dad!” Hiram yelled.

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, he was bound

intense gaze. He wasn’t in the wrong in this situation, but his

grumbled, quickly getting back

then bent down and picked up Hiram, This voice soft ‘What are you doing here?

home. I was bored,

and just happened to end up where Neil was. Something about

kept my doubts to myself. This was between them,

did just now.” As I was about to leave,

the right thing.” I answered casually. I didn’t think Neil needed to thank me.