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.”

the frustrating inevitability of my missteps.

late into the night. Russel had prepared a feast for them.

without reservation. “Russel, how come I never knew you

for it before,” Russel retorted, peeling a shrimp and effortlessly placing it in

A man as devoted and upright as Dr. Russel

sat up straighter at her teasing, quickly peeling a few shrimps into Stella’s bowl, declaring with a serious

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and dramatic declaration almost made

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

me, “Go to sleep, I’m just next door. You don’t need to see me

ointment for me and cooking for everyone,” I sincerely thanked

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

situation

crossed a line by being interested in his friend’s wife,

with Whitmore Co. If you want to mend your relationship with them, now’s the time,”

get some rest,” Russel replied simply,

I recalled something and asked, “By the way, how’s

away, replying casually, “He’s fine. Just some minor

Stella and her crew moved to a house they had rented nearby,

family returned

and Brandon out for a walk, leaving the once lively house quiet. I almost dozed off on the