Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 474

“Hiram.” Karina looked at Hiram, seemingly sensing something amiss. She gazed with explicit threat, despite in the presence of everyone.

It was hard to describe how I felt. How could someone look at their own child in such a way? It was as if he wasn’t her son but an insubordinate slave.

Hiram fell silent and shrunk back submissively.

I knew what he was afraid of. If I spoke out, he might have to face Karina’s punishment.

Even if I didn’t say anything, he would still be scolded.

“I have nothing to say.” The words died in my throat. No matter how much I disliked Hiram, I couldn’t bear to see him punished by Karina.

He was like a puppet that Karina had meticulously crafted. He appeared to be cherished, but in reality, he wasn’t truly cared for.

Karina exhaled in relief knowing I wasn’t going to continue. If she provoked me any further, it would only be disadvantageous for her.

The Whitmore family was now a complex mess with Karina and Hiram’s return. I was ready to leave with Serena, but Neil stopped me. “First clear it up, what did Karina make Hiram do?”

“Dad, Mommy didn’t make me do anything. Don’t misunderstand her!” Hiram, seeing Neil getting serious, quickly went over to hug Neil’s leg and pleaded, “Don’t blame my mommy, okay?”

He started crying as he spoke, and Neil’s expression softened slightly. He loved his son deeply.

I left with Serena in his moment of hesitation. This was their family matter, and I didn’t want to get involved.

“Rena, you’re back.”

I got home, I found that my mom had returned. She was tending to the vegetable garden in

was surprised. “Mom, why are you back?

My mom looked weary. Her eyes were red and swollen. She

over there?” I asked softly. My heart ached as I saw my mom’s tiring face.

answering with a choked voice, “Your aunt, Emily… didn’t make it. After we took care of her funeral, I came back first. I just felt too heartbroken there and couldn’t bear it. Your

passing. Mom

in my throat, and my heart was

over the yard until my mom put down her work, dusted her hands, and came over to check on Serena in the stroller. “Where did you take her? Why did you

that I had gone to Neil’s house.

hands and then picked up Serena, showering her with kisses. “I missed these two little ones. The weather is so hot, and you should avoid

talking about Serena and Brandon did a genuine smile appear on

gone if it weren’t for Faith,

was already asleep. Mom and I were playing with Serena in the living room, and we talked about my uncle,

was opened

she saw Russel. To her, Rússel was the ideal son-in-law, and she would

quickly gone back to normal. He was always polite and courteous in front of my mom and never caused any

Russel carried some groceries,

the groceries and felt both grateful and embarrassed. “Russel, you don’t have to keep coming over to cook for Rena. We have Norah here, and you should be busy with work. Don’t wear yourself out.”

how to appreciate and value good things and people.

few days ago went unnoticed by everyone. I hadn’t even told Stella about it, so my mom didn’t notice the awkwardness

I avoided his gaze and continued playing with Serena. He reassured my morn, “Don’t worry. I manage my time wisely. I only