Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 383

*Kids are too young to tell who they resemble. And there are many strangers in the world who look alike,” I said, suppressing a hint of unease in my heart and wearing a calm and composed smile.

Barbara immediately chimed in, “Exactly. My daughter still looks like a bit of a mixed bag. She doesn’t resemble me, her father, or any of the grandparents. Guess we’ll have to wait until she grows up.”

She had a daughter, nearly one year old then, who indeed doesn’t resemble her or Silas much.

“Right. Upon closer inspection, she doesn’t seem to resemble anyone.” Cooper, realizing he misspoke, hurriedly corrected himself.

I laughed it off, not dwelling on that issue any longer. Even if everyone said Brandon looked like Neil Whitmore, so what? I wouldn’t admit it.

The topic was dropped and the atmosphere returned to normal. Everyone chatted and laughed, but a sense of unease lingered in my heart.

Appearance is beyond control.

What if Brandon grew up to resemble Neil more and more, just like Hiram, who could have been recognized as Neil’s son with just one glance? What would I do

then?

How would I explain it?

At noon, my parents prepared a feast of dishes, delicious and plentiful. The tables were full and the lively atmosphere gradually improved my mood. Setting aside my worries, I enjoyed the gathering with my friends.

After lunch, everyone was enjoying their dessert and coffee. The children who could walk and run were playing together, while the infants were being held and cooed.

Suddenly, Mitch received a phone call. After glancing at the caller ID, he gave me a guilty look.

He took his phone outside to answer the call. Even though I couldn’t hear what he said, he didn’t come back in right after the call. Instead, he lingered by the front door as if waiting for someone.

After a while, Mitch rushed

pointed him to the bathroom, and he dashed over.

was about to close it when a figure walked in

lines of his toned arms. His black wristwatch glinted in the

was he here? I immediately frowned.

the others noticed Neil’s arrival,

walked out ready to

Seeing the situation, he quickly sped up and reached Neil before

restroom!”

Rosemont? What

ignoring me. I didn’t mind; it actually made

Neil

I’ll take you to get it!” Mitch quickly

out. But just then, Serena and Brandon

hurried to soothe the children, but I couldn’t hold both at once. I had

for some reason, both little ones were very stubborn today and wouldn’t stop crying no matter how much we cooed. I decided to take Serena

I took Serena outside, she stopped crying. I called my mom over, “Mom,

Brandon out, and everyone

out, “Let

next second, the little one started crying again.

and tried to hold Brandon, but he also refused.

Stella and the others put their own children aside and tried to hold Serena and Brandon.

strange. These two are usually good kids, and anyone can hold them. What’s going

Neil. It couldn’t have

just seemed

forgot to take it out.” Mitch rushed in

the living room.