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.

to pick up Hiram, Hiram suddenly darted across the street. He seemed to be in

to the ground, his face

is this? Trying to get himself killed?!” The driver of the

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

had no

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 glared at the driver. “I’m sorry. I know him!” I quickly told the driver, “I apologize

“Are

can’t take care of a kid, don’t have one. What would have happened if I

red light, there was no

Hiram saw me, he seemed surprised. When he saw the driver scolding

turned around, ready

“Dad!” Hiram yelled.

notice what was happening. His face was dark as a storm cloud, and he was a man who fiercely protected his own. Seeing someone

in this situation, but his harsh words and attempt to get physical made him seem

your son!” he grumbled, quickly getting back into

trying to kidnap his son. He then bent down and picked up

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

end up where Neil was. Something about that seemed off

word he said. I kept my

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

was just doing the right thing.” I answered casually. I