Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 386

I decided to head homie, thinking of rallying Stella and the gang from the amusement park, but they were deep into their fun and I hesitated. Eventually, I sent them a text message and went on my way alone.

My house wasn’t too far from here; the walk would help me cool off after the tense situation.

To my surprise, Neil, Karina, and their son Hiram were also heading in the same direction.

“Hey!” Hiram caught up with a couple of strides, waving at the twins, Serena and Brandon, in the stroller before starting to make funny faces at them.

Karina, for once, put a stop to Hiram’s antics, “Hiram, come here!”

Hiram pouted slightly, “Mommy, I’m just having a bit of fun. They’re so cute!”

Karina’s expression shifted subtly at Hiram’s comment, but she quickly agreed, “Yes, they are indeed cute. Don’t you think they resemble that gentleman we saw at the hospital the other day?”

Hiram pondered for a moment before shaking his head and answering, “I don’t think so… I think he…

He pointed at Brandon in the stroller, then at Neil, “He looks like…”

Before he could finish his sentence, Karina quickly interrupted him, “Hiram, have you completed your English workbook today? I remember you rushing out before finishing!”

At Karina’s question, Hiram looked taken aback and a bit anxious, “Mommy, 1…”

Neil spoke up then, “That’s all right, there’s always tomorrow. We can take our time learning.”

“Right, Dad. You noticed that my English

it? Don’t use your dad as a shield,” Karina said with a smile of satisfaction on her face. Seeing Neil and Hiram getting along must’ve made

and

walked so fast that I stumbled over a rock and twisted my ankle.

despite the intense pain, but it was impossible to ignore

are you going to twist those ankles

flashing in his eyes. He seemed as surprised as I was about his subconscious reaction. His surprise quickly turned into indifference “Has Ms. Finch always had a history of twisting her

I declined Karina’s suggestion, attempting to continue walking

needed to push the stroller only amplified the pain

parents for help, someone took the stroller from me. A set

stroller forward.

looked at Neil in surprise and confusion. What was he trying to do in front of Karina?

walk,” Karina offered, not seeming upset at all. Instead, she supported me, allowing

softened slightly at Karina’s

pretended not to

gaze was starting

reason to refuse. I let Neil push the stroller while

my doorstep in

right, this is it. Thanks for your help tonight,” I extracted my hand

innocent questions made Karina laugh, and she would then pass those questions on to Neil, allowing father and son to interact.

would’ve looked like a couple taking their eldest son and twin babies out for a stroll.

taking the stroller

to make my parents uncomfortable when Russel, my neighbor, suddenly emerged