Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 387

“All right, let’s head in too,” Russel suggested as he watched Neil and his crew depart, swinging open the gate to my homestead.

I called out, “Dad, Mom!”

Quick as a flash, my parents hurried out. There was a surprised look on their faces as they took in my limp.

They took charge of pushing the kids in, while Russel supported me.

Once we settled into the living room, Serena and Brandon had already drifted off to sleep. I relayed the events of the evening at the beach to my parents and Russel, sparing no detail.

Upon hearing that Serena had almost had an accident, my dad paled, “I told you not to take the kids out so late at night. It gets crowded there. You need to always set the brake on the stroller when it’s parked. How could you just leave Serena there and walk away?”

His affection for me, once boundless, then seemed divided between Serena and Brandon. Yet, I felt no jealousy. I knew that the love my parents held for their grandchildren was simply a natural thing.

“Absolutely,” my mother chimed in, “Next time, one of us must accompany you!” She immediately went to check on Serena. Her heart ached with concern.

Meanwhile, Russel had fetched some ointment, urging me to take off my shoes so he could apply it.

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Staring at my swollen ankle, he sighed, “Try not to rush while walking. Twisted ankles can get worse over time and affect your ligaments.”

accepting his advice despite the frustrating inevitability

late into the night. Russel had

This smells good!” Cooper lavished praise without reservation. “Russel, how come I never knew you were

peeling a shrimp and effortlessly placing it in my bowl.

A man as

bowl, declaring with a serious face, “Whatever other women have, my woman should

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almost made everyone burst

atmosphere dispelled the bitter mood from earlier. After tucking everyone in,

just next door.

for me and cooking for everyone,” I sincerely thanked

it,” Russel replied with a wry smile, “It’s been a while since I had a

it was my situation that had distanced Russel from Mitch and

believing that Russel had crossed a line by being interested in his friend’s wife, regardless of my marital status with Neil.

working on a project with Whitmore Co. If you

mind. Now, get some rest,” Russel

I recalled something and asked, “By the way,

eyes before he looked away, replying casually, “He’s fine. Just some minor health issues

for a couple of days, Stella and her crew moved to a house they had rented nearby, as they planned

and Barbara’s family returned to Rosemont.

walk, leaving the once lively house