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 found that my mom had returned. She was tending to the vegetable garden in the

surprised. “Mom, why are you back? Where’s

errands, so I came back first.” My mom looked weary.

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

paused before 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

learned of Emily’s passing. Mom had

feel a lump in my throat, and my heart was

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

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

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

Brandon did a genuine smile appear on my

that I wouldn’t have gone if it weren’t for Faith, and I had

the living room, and we

gate was opened as night

To her, Rússel was the ideal son-in-law, and she would fully support it if ever I agreed to

see my mom back, but he quickly gone back to normal. He was always polite and courteous in front of my

back.” Russel carried some groceries, looking quite

“Russel, you don’t have to keep coming over to

to appreciate

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

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