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, Hiram. This is my gift to you. Do you like

his eyes sparkled at the sight of the console. He nodded enthusiastically, looking at me with newfound warmth, “I

into pleased smiles.

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

Whitmore family, so a grand celebration was to

enjoy the company of the Whitmore family, being

She’s going to be a beauty when she grows

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

didn’t say anything, merely focusing on his’ phone.

as if we were still

all important business partners of the

the importance they placed on the Whitmore

phone and stood up to greet the guests. Ryan handed

oblivious to the buzzing

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

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

down the

time restrictions. Why was she acting as if he wasn’t allowed to play

his birthday. What’s wrong with Hiram playing a little on his special day?” Faith intervened. The moment Karina appeared, her smile faded noticeably.

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