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.

had to get up to make sure I’d eaten. I was

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

at pictures of the kids with a

door already, Rena. Did he come to see you?” Stella’s voice rang in

was instantly shattered,

He was here?

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

got up, rubbed my bleary eyes, and couldn’t

see me. Let me

him move you, okay? Look at 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 with a look of exasperation.

hadn’t had enough sleep, and

to see you as soon as you

explain it to

the front door. He had smoked half a cigarette by the time I arrived and

the smell of smoke still lingered on

two days ago. His eyes, however, retained their sharpness

Is Hiram still at Sterling Estates? Did Karina bring you any trouble?”

right now. There’s a lot going on at the company.” Neil answered nonchalantly, then got straight to the point, “Have

because I knew that Hiram and I were incompatible.

out I was looking after

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

any of your other trustworthy friends can lend a hand?” I suggested

answer is that you won’t help me.” Neil cut me