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.”

You noticed that my English has improved, right? I’m a

to study hard, got 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 her happy; it’s

lip and hastened

fast that I stumbled over a rock and twisted my ankle. I was speechless at the unfortunate

but it

immediately exclaimed, “How many times are you

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 ankles?” Karina asked, glancing between Neil and me. “If so, it’s best to get it checked

I declined Karina’s suggestion, attempting to continue

push the stroller only amplified the pain

help, someone took the stroller from me. A set of long, well-defined hands gripped the handle

stroller forward.

at Neil in surprise and confusion. What was he

not seeming upset at all. Instead, she supported me, allowing me to walk more easily.

softened slightly at

not

starting

insisted on playing the good Samaritans, I saw no reason to refuse. I let Neil push

doorstep in about ten minutes.

it. Thanks for your help tonight,” I extracted my hand from Karina’s

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

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

to the door,” Karina offered, taking the stroller

emerged from his house. Seeing