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.

video game console from under Serena’s stroller and

He nodded enthusiastically, looking at me with newfound warmth,

puzzled glances, but soon broke into pleased smiles. They

servant brought me coffee, and

the Whitmore family, so a grand celebration was to be expected.

to enjoy the company of the Whitmore family, being well-behaved whether held by Neil or Ryan and Faith, and even entertained everyone with

and cherry lips; she’s adorable. She’s going to be a beauty when she grows up, just like Irene!” Faith gushed over Serena, indirectly complimenting

and more like Irene,” Ryan chimed in. Without Karina around, their

didn’t say anything, merely focusing on

still one big family, and Serena was their granddaughter.

then, a string of guests arrived, all important business partners of the Whitmore family. Some even traveled all

the importance they placed on the Whitmore

handed Serena to Faith, and both father and son joined

was engrossed in his game, oblivious to

to do so, with traces of sweat on her

Karina apologized sincerely as she embraced Hiram. But when she

displeasure, quickly put down the console and fell

play video games, albeit with time restrictions. Why was she acting as if he wasn’t allowed to play at all now?

little on his special day?” Faith

not good for him either way,” Karina explained as she took the game console from