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.”

nodded, accepting his advice despite the frustrating

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

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

made time for it before,” Russel retorted, peeling a shrimp

exchange, “Putting on a lovers’ show for us, are you? A man as devoted and upright as Dr. Russel is rare these days. How

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

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and dramatic declaration almost

from earlier. After tucking everyone in, I limped towards the gate to see Russel out.

“Go to sleep, I’m just next door.

me and cooking for

with a wry smile, “It’s been a

was my situation that had distanced Russel

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

will be here for a while, working on a project with Whitmore Co. If you want to mend your relationship with them, now’s the time,” I suggested.

that in mind. Now, get some rest,” Russel replied simply, urging me

Then suddenly I recalled something and

unease crossed Russel’s eyes before he looked away, replying casually, “He’s fine. Just some

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

Barbara’s family returned to Rosemont.

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