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.

game console from under Serena’s stroller and gave it to Hiram.

his eyes sparkled at the sight of the console. He nodded enthusiastically,

towards me, Ryan and Faith exchanged puzzled glances, but soon broke into pleased smiles. They

led me to a seat on the couch. A servant brought me coffee, and there were

this was Hiram’s first birthday since rejoining the Whitmore family, so

arms. She seemed to enjoy the company of the Whitmore family, being well-behaved whether held by Neil or Ryan and Faith, and even entertained

She’s going to be a beauty when she grows up, just like Irene!” Faith gushed over Serena,

Without

didn’t say anything, merely focusing on his’

atmosphere was harmonious, as if we were still one big

guests arrived, all important business partners of the Whitmore family.

importance they placed on the Whitmore family’s

up to greet the guests. Ryan handed Serena to Faith, and both father

oblivious

while, Karina arrived, the last to do so, with

by an emergency surgery at the hospital,” Karina apologized sincerely as she embraced Hiram. But when she noticed the game console

put down the console and

time restrictions. Why was she acting as if

a little on his special day?” Faith

gaming can overstimulate a child’s brain. It’s not good for him