Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 469

“Good to see you,” Mitch greeted me warmly.

This time, Hiram seemed a lot more comfortable with me, even cheerfully calling me “Ms. Finch”!

But little did he know, the consequences of my visit would lead him into facing Karina’s scolding.

With a smile, I asked Hiram, “Where are your parents?”

“They’re inside, and so are my grandparents!” Hiram enthusiastically led me in. It was his birthday, and the house was beautifully decorated.

The staff was bustling around, Neil was on a call in the living room, and Ryan was fussing with a model toy, likely a gift for Hiram. Upon seeing me, a grin flashed across Ryan’s face, “Irene’s here!”

He then picked up Serena from her stroller, “And Princess Serena too. She’s getting prettier every day!”

Ryan was visibly more relaxed with Serena this time, his affection for her clear in his words.

Instead of bringing Brandon, I chose to bring Serena because Brandon’s resemblance to Neil was growing more pronounced, and I didn’t want to stir up any unnecessary associations for Ryan and Faith.

“Ah, Irene’s here?” Faith descended from the second floor, looking as healthy as ever, save for her slightly red, swollen eyes that showed signs of recent crying.

“Hello,” I greeted politely, my eyes scanning the room for Karina. On such an important day, where could she be?

Neil noticed my tense gaze and calmly explained, “Karina had to attend to something at the hospital, and she’ll be back shortly.” I was least interested in seeing Karina. If it weren’t for Faith’s situation, I wouldn’t be here at all.

from under Serena’s stroller and gave it to Hiram. “Happy birthday, Hiram. This is my gift to you. Do you like

nodded enthusiastically, looking at me with newfound

me, Ryan and Faith exchanged puzzled glances, but soon broke into pleased smiles. They were more than happy to see Hiram and

a seat on the couch. A servant brought me coffee, and there were candies and fruit on the table, all from expensive brands, indicating the Whitmore

Hiram’s first birthday since rejoining the Whitmore family, so a grand celebration was to be expected.

the Whitmore family, being

going to be a beauty when she grows up, just like Irene!” Faith gushed over Serena, indirectly complimenting me.

Without Karina around, their praises for me

anything, merely focusing on his’

were still one big

all important business partners of the Whitmore family. Some even

placed on the Whitmore family’s

away his phone and stood up to greet the guests. Ryan handed Serena to Faith, and

oblivious to the

last to do

held up by an emergency surgery at the hospital,” Karina apologized sincerely as she embraced Hiram. But when she noticed the game console in Hiram’s hand, her expression subtly changed,

quickly put down the console and fell silent, looking at

puzzled. Karina used to allow Hiram to play video games, albeit with time restrictions. Why was she acting

little

studies, and prolonged gaming can overstimulate a child’s brain. It’s not good for him either way,” Karina explained as she