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 frustrating

and her group returned, it was late into the night.

never knew you were such a great cook? Have you been honing your

a shrimp and effortlessly placing it

the exchange, “Putting on a lovers’ show for us, are you? A man as

Stella’s bowl, declaring

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dramatic declaration almost made

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

I’m just next door. You don’t need to see me out.”

applying ointment for me and cooking for everyone,” I

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

that it was my situation that had distanced

being interested in

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

Now, get some rest,” Russel replied simply, urging me to

rest too,” I said. Then suddenly I recalled something and asked, “By the way, how’s your father?”

he looked away, replying casually, “He’s fine. Just some minor health issues that come

moved to a house they had rented nearby, as they planned to

and Barbara’s family returned to

the once lively