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.

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

he fell to the ground, his

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

the ground. Although he hadn’t been hit,

face not long ago, and now his knee was injured. I had no idea how

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

“Are

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

fault for running the red light, there was no need for such harsh words. Especially since I wasn’t

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

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.

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, he was bound to

driver wilted under Neil’s intense gaze. He wasn’t in the wrong in this situation, but his

getting back

son. He then bent down and picked up Hiram, This voice soft ‘What are you doing here? Where are your

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

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

my doubts to myself. This was between them,

As I was about to leave, Neil suddenly spoke.

right thing.” I answered casually. I didn’t think