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.”

tracks, unable to think of any unfinished business between us. Russel tried to pull me away, but Neil grabbed my other arm, “Hold on,

what Karina had to say, but Neil’s

shook off his hand, “I don’t

Keep that attitude

in the mood to argue.

she says, okay?” Russel repeated, emphasizing his point.

his aversion to Karina, even disgust, from his

nodded again and said, “Okay, I

shower carefully. Russel, on the other hand, was researching Eldoria’s hospital information, intending to work there as a

I woke up, I heard the sound of running

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

Stella a message, I immediately headed to the hot spring pool. There were even

I had just arrived when I heard Karina’s voice.

she was stalking me.

else would I have

then, Stella’s voice rang out, “Rena, I’m here!

hand, she paled, asking, “How did you get hurt so badly? Where were the safety guards? They let you get hurt, and the elevator broke down earlier too. We paid money for this? We’re complaining when we get back!”

his dad indulges him a lot. So,

didn’t see you earlier. Why are you soaking in the hot spring alone instead of spending time with

down to relax.” Karina’s face was

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 going to inherit Whitmore Co.’s vast fortune?”

Gloria had married a wealthy man and made a name for herself, her involvement in the FarHorizon Group scandal had forced her to flee overseas, rendering her useless to Karina.

internationally renowned