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.

cow! I can’t hold it any longer!” After a while, Mitch rushed in, “Rena, where’s the restroom?

the bathroom, and he dashed over.

door was left wide open. I was about to close it when a

in a gray shirt with his sleeves rolled up, revealing the beautiful lines of his toned arms. His black wristwatch

here? I immediately frowned.

others noticed Neil’s

out ready to

sped up and reached Neil

restroom!”

Neil supposed to be in Rosemont? What was he doing here

as if deliberately ignoring me. I

stuff?” Neil asked

you to get it!” Mitch quickly led Neil out

Brandon started crying loudly, as if they were unhappy.

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

were very stubborn today and wouldn’t stop crying no matter how much we cooed. I decided to take Serena outside for some fresh air, sometimes they just wanted to enjoy the sun and scenery.

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

brought Brandon out, and everyone

over and reached out, “Let me

started crying again. She seemed unwilling, which startled me, so

to hold

that, Stella and the others put their own children aside and tried to hold Serena and

two are usually good kids, and anyone can

and thought of Neil. It couldn’t have been some sort of bloodline

way! That just

your bag? I put something in there and forgot

the living room.