Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 384

Taverted my gaze, refusing to pay any attention to the duo, nor to the distasteful thoughts they brought to mind.

“Hello everyone, I’m Karina,” she announced openly, greeting everyone in sight. “I believe you all are friends with Neil. I haven’t had the pleasure to meet you all formally, but I’d love to treat you all to dinner someday”

Stella snorted, “Neil’s friend? I’m Rena’s friend!”

Barbara chimed in, “Exactly. Don’t get it twisted”

Unfazed by their hostility, Kanna calmly responded, “Mitch is your husband, and Mitch is good friends with Neil. We’re all socially connected people. Our businesses have some form of partnership with Neil’s. If we’re not personal friends, we can at least be considered business associates.”

Her argument was irrefutable, and Stella and Barbara had no choice but to remain silent.

Eventually, Mitch found what he was looking for. It was a stamp.

He handed it over to Neil, sheepishly grinning at Karina as a form of greeting. Karina returned the gesture, but Mitch dared not reciprocate, fearing Stella’s wrath.

“Well, we should be going now,” Karina announced. Seeing Neil turn to leave, she gave us a friendly wave.

We watched them leave the courtyard without any further interaction. Stella and the others then turned their attention to me, with a hint of worry etched onto their

faces.

The unexpected appearance of Neil and Karina had slightly affected me, but it was nothing major.

I turned to my mom and said, “Mom, hand me Serena.”

in my arms, was fast asleep. After settling him in his room, I took Serena

fidgeting. I then began arranging rooms for everyone.

grilling Mitch, “Why did Neil come here? What did he want? Did you do this on

him something. Remember I told you about our business deal with Whitmore Co.? The project is based here. So, we agreed on a contract,

to stay in Eldoria for a while due to Mitch’s project, but it seemed

Whitmore Co.? You never

Neil and I are good

Mitch’s fault. It’s perfectly normal for Neil to

Neil won’t bother Rena!” Mitch

was

made it clear to Neil, and our meeting earlier was quite normal, right?” I reassured

he dares to bother you again, you tell

touching, but unnecessary. With Karina and Hiram around, Neil had no reason to bother me.

night, there was a fireworks display at the beach. Stella and the others were eager to attend, and I joined them, pushing Serena and Brandon in a stroller. The beach was bustling with people, and the

me! Come on!”

around. What if you

laughter and parents’ scolding filled the air, creating a lively ambiance.

long time since I had enjoyed such moments, strolling

was until I ran into my ex-husband and his once-dead

candy apple!” Hiram pointed at a candy apple, looking up at Neil.

Neil’s gaze met mine. I was pushing a stroller, dressed in a simple white cotton dress, bare-faced, and without any jewelry. Compared to

when Stella’s and Barbara’s

but to approach Neil, “Neil, you’re here too.”