Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 398

“Crying won’t solve anything. Apologize.” To my surprise, Neil spoke up, his tone completely different from when he demanded an apology from me earlier. He pulled Hiram in front of me, “Since your mom said you were in the wrong, you should apologize. I made a mistake earlier.”

His action caught Karina off guard, and she stared blankly at Neil.

Hiram, tear-streaked and sobbing, stood before me. Both of his parents were telling him to apologize. Without anyone to back him up, he dared not be

stubborn.

“Ms. Finch, I’m sorry. I… I shouldn’t have taken your food without asking. I was impolite, Hiram stammered between sobs, looking pitiful.

Children don’t know any better. They are the products of their parents’ upbringing.

In that case, Karina should have taken responsibility for Hiram’s actions.

I patted Hiram’s head, “All right, I forgive you. Next time, ask politely if you want something, okay?”

Hiram nodded, choking on his tears, then looked back at Neil and Karina, as if waiting for them to speak.

Karina managed a small smile and waved Hiram over, “Come here, sweetie.”

Only then did Hiram hide behind Karina again. Neil didn’t say a word, and just looked at me.

“All right, you all carry on eating.” I avoided Neil’s gaze and turned to Russel, “Let’s go.”

Just then, Karina spoke, “Ms. Finch, there’s something I’d like to discuss with you.”

to pull me away, but Neil grabbed my other arm, “Hold

was curious to hear what Karina had to say, but

off his hand, “I

elevator, Russel finally smiled, “Good. Keep that attitude with Karina. Avoid her as much as possible and don’t believe

I was not in the mood

won’t believe anything she says, okay?” Russel repeated, emphasizing

piqued my curiosity. I could have sensed his aversion

nodded again and said,

to plan my shower carefully. Russel, on the other

the sound of running water from the bathroom. Russel was probably taking a shower.

the hotel had a hot spring pool. I could have just gone to soak in there

immediately headed to the hot spring pool. There were

Finch, you’re here too?” I had just

she

have kept running

“Rena, I’m here! Where

bandaged hand, she paled, asking, “How did you get hurt so badly? Where were the safety guards? They let you

great. But Hiram said he liked the island and wanted to come here, and his dad indulges him a lot. So, he agreed.” Karina chimed

didn’t see you earlier. Why are you soaking in the hot spring alone

I came down to relax.” Karina’s face was full of

special treatment of her and his affection for Hiram, asserting their status in the Whitmore family. “Heh, why would you let Neil play games with your son? He should be teaching him business strategies. How else is your son

widely recognized within the family. Even though Karina’s mother, Gloria had married a wealthy man and made a name for herself,

as an internationally