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.

keep her eyes open, yet she still had to get up to make sure I’d eaten. I was touched, considering

very hungry, so I took a shower and went to

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

to see you?” Stella’s

was instantly shattered,

was here?

remembered telling him I’d look after Hiram’s situation for him when I got back, and

eyes, and couldn’t help but

to see me. Let me freshen up, and I’ll

Mitch, he didn’t do anything as extreme as Neil. I wouldn’t give him another chance to hurt me, and you should be the same!” Stella grabbed my shoulders

remarry him. You’re overthinking.” I quickly stopped Stella. I hadn’t had enough sleep, and my head was

he come to see you as soon as you got back? Didn’t you tell him

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

half a cigarette by the time I arrived and promptly crushed and discarded

smoke still lingered on him, causing me to cough

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

Did Karina bring you any trouble?” I asked curiously.

tried to 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 the point, “Have you thought

thought because I knew that Hiram

out I was

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

Clarke for help? Or see if any

that you won’t help me.” Neil