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.

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

He nodded enthusiastically, looking at me with

Hiram’s sudden warmth towards me, Ryan and Faith exchanged puzzled glances, but soon broke into pleased

in a game, while Faith led me to a seat on the couch. A servant brought me coffee, and there were candies and fruit on the table, all from expensive brands,

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

being well-behaved whether held by Neil or Ryan and Faith, and even

more behaved. Look at her big eyes and cherry lips; she’s adorable. She’s going to be a beauty when she

more and more like Irene,” Ryan chimed in. Without

anything, merely focusing on his’ phone.

atmosphere was harmonious, as if we were still one big

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

they placed on the Whitmore family’s

his phone and stood up to greet the guests. Ryan handed Serena to Faith, and both father and son

game, oblivious to the buzzing

the last to do so, with

Hiram. But when she noticed the game console in Hiram’s hand,

the console and fell silent,

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

it to him for his birthday. What’s wrong with Hiram playing a little on his special day?” Faith intervened. The moment Karina appeared,

good for him