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.”

advice despite the

was late into the night. Russel had prepared

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

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

for us, are you? A man as

up straighter at her teasing, quickly peeling a few shrimps into Stella’s bowl, declaring with a serious face, “Whatever other women have, my woman should have too!”

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declaration almost

atmosphere dispelled the bitter mood from earlier. After tucking everyone in, I limped towards the gate to see Russel

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

applying ointment for me and cooking for everyone,” I sincerely thanked Russel.

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

situation that had distanced Russel from Mitch and

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

project with Whitmore Co. If you want

get some rest,” Russel replied simply, urging me

suddenly I recalled something and

eyes before he looked away, replying casually, “He’s fine.

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

and Barbara’s family returned to Rosemont.

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