Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

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.

they could just insult me and

cold and clear, loud enough for both of them to hear.

shoot me a look before continuing on their way, their

I quickened my

Hiram over. “What’s going

say about me? Say it again.” I didn’t answer Neil, but turned

say anything!” Their denial was synchronized.

call the police.” I was adamant. It was one thing to be mistaken as Neil’s

It seemed like a petty thing to involve the authorities

quarrel at the entrance drew the attention of the studio manager. Understandably, it

and Katara?”

Isla, one of the saleswomen, pointed at me. “We just offered them

right, Mr. Mark. We have no idea what we did to upset this lady.”

disdain for me, the “homewrecker”, was evident.

tolerate being wrongfully accused. I looked at Mr. Mark. “You’re the manager here, right? Your employees have been

my demand, Mr. Mark’s polite demeanor changed instantly. “Lady,

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

Mark quickly reverted to his formal, polite demeanor. “Sir, it seems there’s been a misunderstanding between that lady and our staff. We just want to clarify things. May I ask what

soon as he questioned my relationship with Neil, the two saleswomen started exchanging their knowing glances,

my anger.

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