Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 452

Chapter 452

If Neil was still the sharp-witted man I knew, he would easily discern the disbelief in my eyes.

Did he really need to ask? He should have just declined and explained that we were not a married couple, let alone a family.

But it was Hiram who spoke up. The boy looked pretty miffed as he told the saleswoman, “Lady, you’re making things up. She’s not my mom, but this man here is my dad!”

Hiram shot me a glance and pouted, clearly upset.

The saleswoman seemed taken aback, probably trying to piece together the situation in her head. But whatever conclusion she came to did not seem favorable, as she suddenly looked at me disdainfully and exchanged a knowing glance with her colleague.

“Oh, we see. Our mistake!” they retracted their family portrait offer and turned to leave.

I didn’t dwell on it and continued walking forward, while Neil and Hiram trailed behind me.

Given my proximity to the saleswomen, I overheard some of their hushed talk.

“Such a woman, really…”

“Exactly, the man is parading his child around, but she doesn’t feel embarrassed?”

“Look at that man, handsome and wealthy-looking. She must be a homewrecker who was after him!”

They glanced back at me and quickly sped up their pace when they noticed my stern gaze.

just insult me

loud enough for both of

me a look before continuing on their way, their

to enter, I quickened my

noticing the scene, brought Hiram over. “What’s going

again.” I didn’t answer Neil, but turned my fierce gaze on the two

anything!” Their denial

I was adamant. It was one thing to be mistaken as

guard. It seemed like a petty

attention of the studio manager.

and

of the saleswomen, pointed at me. “We just offered them a family portrait and she refused. Then

We have no idea what we did

the “homewrecker”, was

Mark. “You’re the manager here, right? Your employees have been slandering me.

changed instantly. “Lady, aren’t you being

man of average height, slightly overweight. He stepped closer to me, creating an intimidating

up, Mr. Mark quickly reverted to his formal, polite demeanor. “Sir, it seems there’s been a misunderstanding between that lady and our staff. We just

the two saleswomen started exchanging their knowing

my anger.

just called me a homewrecker. If they do not apologize and resign, I will take legal action.” I was stern, with no

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