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

clear, loud enough for both of them

stop, but only to shoot me a look before continuing on

I quickened my pace and

Hiram over. “What’s

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

say anything!” Their denial was synchronized.

deny what I clearly heard, I’ll have to call the police.” I was adamant. It was one thing to be

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

the studio manager. Understandably, it was bad for business.

Isla and Katara?” The manager approached

just offered them a family portrait and she refused. Then

We have no idea what we did to upset

me, the

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

Mark’s polite demeanor changed instantly. “Lady, aren’t you being a bit

height, slightly overweight. He stepped closer to me, creating

Seeing Neil step 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 want to clarify things.

relationship with Neil, the two

my anger.

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