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.

think they could just

and clear, loud enough for both of

did stop, but only to shoot me a look before continuing on their way, their strides getting quicker. Their studio was just

they were about to enter, I quickened my

Hiram over. “What’s

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

anything!” Their denial was synchronized.

to call the police.” I was adamant. It was one thing to be mistaken as Neil’s wife, but being called a homewrecker

mention of the police caught them off guard. It seemed like a petty thing to involve

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

on here, Isla and Katara?”

the saleswomen, pointed at me. “We just offered them a family portrait

We have no idea what we did to upset this lady.” Katara chimed

for me, the “homewrecker”, was

wrongfully accused. I looked at Mr. Mark. “You’re the

Mr. Mark’s polite demeanor changed instantly.

slightly overweight. He

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

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

my anger.

homewrecker. If they do not apologize and resign, I will take legal action.” I was stern, with