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.”

despite the

returned, it was late into the night. Russel had prepared a feast

come I never knew you were such a

peeling a shrimp

lovers’ show for us, are you? A man as devoted and upright as Dr. Russel

straighter at her teasing, quickly peeling a few shrimps into Stella’s bowl, declaring with a serious face, “Whatever

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declaration almost made

mood from earlier. After tucking

sleep, I’m just next

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

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

was my situation that had distanced Russel

had crossed a line by being interested

Co. If you want to mend your relationship with them,

in mind. Now, get some rest,”

I recalled something and

crossed Russel’s eyes before he looked away, replying casually,

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

Barbara’s family returned to

the once lively house quiet. I almost