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.”

home, I found that my mom had returned. She was tending

was surprised. “Mom, why are

back first.” My mom looked weary. Her eyes were red and swollen. She managed to squeeze out a faint smile.

not settled over there?” I asked softly. My heart ached as I

we took care of her funeral, I came back first. I just felt too heartbroken

I learned of Emily’s passing. Mom had never told me before that.

couldn’t help but feel a lump in my throat,

came over to check on Serena in the stroller. “Where did you take her?

a bit.” I didn’t want to tell mom that I had gone to Neil’s house. She was already in a terrible mood, so

her 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 taking her out in the sun too much. Don’t damage

and Brandon did a genuine smile appear on my mom’s face.

have gone if it weren’t for

with Serena in the living room, and we

opened as

Rússel was the ideal son-in-law, and she would fully support it

my mom back, but he quickly gone back to normal. He

some groceries, looking quite abundant.

don’t have to keep coming over to cook for Rena. We have Norah here, and

know how to appreciate and value good things

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

continued playing with Serena. He reassured my morn, “Don’t worry. I manage my time wisely. I only come over to cook when I have spare