Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 389

“Word has it that Neil’s parents are quite smitten with the boy. They’ve been itching to be grandparents for a while now. They must be absolutely thrilled.” My father casually mentioned.

If Ryan and Faith Whitmore ever found out that Serena and Brandon were their grandchildren, I bet they would have been over the moon.

It was not as though the Whitmores couldn’t afford to provide for them. But it was heartbreaking to know that my twins were destined to grow up without the affection of their grandparents.

No matter what, I had to do everything in my power to fill the void of love they were missing.

Three days later, Stella and Mitch returned to Eldoria, this time accompanied by their newborn. They had left the older twins with the grandparents for the time

being.

Bounding into my house with her usual enthusiasm, Stella announced, “Rena, let’s go out and have some fun!”

“Fun? What kind of fun?” I asked absentmindedly while trimming Brandon’s nails.

“There’s this couple’s retreat on an island nearby for three days and two nights. It’s just a two-hour drive from here. Let’s go!” Stella, ever the restless spirit, proposed. I refused, a bit helpless, “I can’t. I have the kids. Why don’t you and Mitch go?”

Stella pouted, “That’s no fun. You and Russel have kids together and yet you haven’t even thrown a wedding party or anything. You need to do something significant.” Then she looked at Russel and asked, “Don’t you think so, Russel?”

Russel was perched by the window, basking Serena in the sunlight. He had placed her on his lap, and his arms gently wrapped around her. The scene was heartwarming.

Every so often, Serena would wave her little hands around, seemingly enjoying the moment.

“If she wants

“See? He’s willing to go with you. Aren’t you going to give him an answer? It seems like he really wants to spend time with

me a knowing look, and his eyes were full

planned on having a wedding with Russel. He was helping me take care of the kids of his own accord, and despite how selfish it might be

would have just let him back in. Deep down, they were

days,” my mother chimed in. “We’ll hire a nanny to help out/

not comfortable leaving the kids.” I tried to refuse; the idea of going on a

you if anything happens. Consider this a chance to unwind. You’ve been

pregnant. Now

I reluctantly agreed to

He playfully tickled Serena, radiating warmth and tenderness.

I wasn’t a little swayed or moved, I would have been lying. At that time, I was not just thinking for myself, but for my kids as

and Brandon were still too young to recognize their own father. If I could have accepted Russel, they might have started looking

Russel could keep showering them with the same level of love

I have expected Russel to continue being so good to my children? He had every right

it’s settled. We’ll leave this Friday, and I’ll pick you up!” Stella bade me goodbye, then

have hired a nanny to help my parents with Serena and Brandon. I was a bit worried that they might-have struggled to manage, and I was wary of the old-fashioned childcare

I contacted a nanny service and received profiles

chose a relatively young nanny, and without wasting any time, had her come to my house on Friday morning. After

of driving, while Stella sat in the backseat with

heading towards the island that was to be our

I listened to music and occasionally made small talk, which was mostly about the

take a ferry: Russel parked the car, and we met up with Stella