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.

I’m beat. I’m going to bed.” Stella could barely keep her eyes open, yet she still had to get up to make sure

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

had trouble falling asleep. I scrolled through my phone, looking at pictures of the kids with a motherly smile on my face. It

come to see you?” Stella’s voice rang in my ears like a

shattered, and I woke

was

look after Hiram’s situation for him when I got back, and that day was today. He must

up, rubbed my bleary eyes,

me. Let me freshen up, and I’ll

as extreme as Neil. I wouldn’t give him another chance to hurt me, and you should be the same!” Stella grabbed my shoulders with a look of exasperation.

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

did he come to see you as soon as you got

to him first, and I’ll explain it to you later.” After calming Stella down, I hurriedly freshened up and

half a cigarette by the time I arrived

smoke still lingered on him, causing me to

when I’d seen him two days ago. His eyes, however, retained their sharpness that

Sterling Estates? Did Karina bring you any trouble?” I asked

look for 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

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

out I was looking after Hiram,

if avoiding it was an option, I would

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

help me.”