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.

retrieved a video game console from under Serena’s stroller and gave it to Hiram. “Happy birthday,

sight of the console. He nodded enthusiastically, looking at me with

soon broke into pleased smiles. They were more than happy to see Hiram and me getting

couch. A servant brought me coffee, and there were candies and fruit

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

still nestled in Ryan’s arms. She seemed to enjoy the company of the Whitmore family, being well-behaved whether held by Neil or Ryan and Faith,

Look at her big eyes and cherry lips; she’s adorable. She’s going to be a beauty when she grows up, just like Irene!” Faith gushed

Irene,” Ryan chimed in. Without Karina around, their praises for me

merely focusing on his’

atmosphere was harmonious, as if we were still one big family, and Serena was their

of guests arrived, all important business partners of the Whitmore

placed on the Whitmore

guests. Ryan handed Serena to Faith, and both father and son joined in welcoming

was engrossed in his game, oblivious to the

do so, with traces of sweat on her face.

But when she noticed the game console in Hiram’s hand, her expression subtly changed, “Hiram, where did you

sensing Karina’s displeasure, quickly put down the

with time restrictions.

playing a little on his special day?” Faith intervened.

falling behind in his studies, and prolonged gaming can overstimulate a child’s brain. It’s not good for