Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 517

My parents’ transformation brought me immense joy, and with it, a significant reduction in my psychological stress.

By the time I woke up, it was already a sunny afternoon. My mom hadn’t gone to work and there was now a nanny in the house – someone she hired early in the morning to look after the children.

As for Eliza, she had to accompany me back to Rosemont today.

“Rena, remember to consult me no matter what happens, okay? Don’t shoulder everything. on your own.” Mom advised me solemnly before I left.

“Okay, Mom. Please take care of Serena and Brandon for me. I’ll deal with things on my end as quickly as I can and then come back.” I looked at the two kids playing in their crib, feeling reluctant to leave them. But I knew this was for their safety.

My mom’s expression was serious. “I definitely will, don’t worry.”

I went over and gave Serena a kiss, then Brandon, before reluctantly getting into the car to leave.

In the rear-view mirror, I saw my mom holding Brandon at the front door, watching me as her figure gradually shrank in the distance. That was when I noticed that this little old lady had started to stoop a little. She seemed shorter than in her youth. It was said that people shrink as they age – my mom was aging too, but she still had to worry about work and about me.

My nose twitched, and I felt a wave of sadness.

In that moment, all I wanted was to quickly resolve everything so I could live with my parents and the kids, free of worries and enjoying life. Having family and friends was enough for me!

When I returned to Rosemont, it was again late at night.

Stella and the others were already asleep. Hearing me return, Stella sleepily got up and asked, “Rena, have you had dinner yet?”

“I’ve eaten, you go ahead and sleep!” I answered while changing my shoes.

going to bed.” Stella could barely keep her eyes open, yet she still had to get up to make sure I’d eaten. I was touched, considering she wasn’t even my

really eaten anything. But I wasn’t very hungry, so I took a

my phone, looking at pictures of the kids with a motherly smile on my face.

Rena. Did he come to see you?” Stella’s voice rang in my ears like

instantly shattered, and I woke up.

He was here?

when I got back, and that day was today. He

my bleary eyes,

probably came to see me. Let me freshen up, and I’ll head out.”

okay? Look at Mitch, he didn’t do anything as extreme as Neil. I wouldn’t give him another chance to

to remarry him. You’re overthinking.” I quickly stopped Stella. I hadn’t had

to see you as soon as you got back?

a different situation. Let me talk to him first, and I’ll explain it to you later.” After calming Stella down, I hurriedly

He had smoked half a cigarette

lingered on him, causing me to cough

than when I’d seen him two days ago. His eyes,

Is Hiram still at Sterling Estates? Did Karina bring you

for her right now. There’s a lot going on at the company.” Neil

because I knew that Hiram and I

if Karina found out I was looking after Hiram, she might come to trouble me

I wanted at the moment was trouble, and if avoiding it was an

you ask Cooper Clarke for help? Or see if any of your other trustworthy friends can lend a hand?” I

help me.” Neil cut me