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.”

his advice despite the frustrating inevitability of my

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

I never knew you were such a great cook? Have

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

for us, are you? A man as devoted and upright as Dr. Russel is rare these days.

quickly peeling a few shrimps into Stella’s bowl, declaring with a serious face, “Whatever other women have,

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cheesy and dramatic declaration almost made everyone

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

“Go to sleep, I’m just next door. You

for me and cooking for everyone,”

it,” Russel replied with a wry smile, “It’s been

was my situation that had distanced Russel

a line by being interested in his

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

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

rest too,” I said. Then suddenly I recalled something

flicker of unease crossed Russel’s eyes before he looked away, replying casually, “He’s fine. Just some minor health issues that come

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

and Barbara’s family returned to Rosemont.

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