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.

she still had

anything. But I wasn’t very hungry, so I took a shower and

trouble falling asleep. I scrolled through my phone, looking at pictures of the kids with a motherly smile on my face. It wasn’t

see you?” Stella’s voice rang

was instantly shattered, and I woke up.

was

when I got

bleary eyes, and couldn’t help but

me. Let me freshen

he didn’t do anything as extreme as Neil. I wouldn’t give him another chance to hurt me, and you

not planning to remarry him. You’re overthinking.” I quickly stopped Stella. I hadn’t had enough sleep, and my head was starting to ache from her shaking.

did he come to see you as

to you later.” After calming Stella down, I hurriedly freshened up and went out to see

was waiting for me at the front door. He had smoked half a cigarette by the

on him, causing

days ago. His eyes, however, retained their sharpness that never

Did Karina bring you any trouble?” I asked

me, but I didn’t see her. I don’t have time for her right now. There’s a lot going on at the company.” Neil answered nonchalantly, then got straight to the point, “Have you thought about what I asked you?”

hadn’t really given it any thought because I knew that Hiram

was worried that if Karina found out I was looking after Hiram, she might come

thing I wanted at the moment was trouble, and if avoiding it was an option, I would always

ask Cooper Clarke for help? Or see if any of your

help me.” Neil cut