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.”

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

hear what Karina had to say, but Neil’s abruptness irritated

“I

the dining room. When we entered the elevator, Russel finally smiled, “Good. Keep that attitude with Karina. Avoid her as much

not in the

believe anything she says, okay?” Russel repeated, emphasizing

curiosity. I could have sensed his aversion to Karina, even

and said, “Okay, I got it.”

to plan my shower carefully. Russel, on the other hand, was researching Eldoria’s hospital information, intending to work

to sleep, and when I woke up, I heard the sound of running water from the bathroom. Russel was probably taking a

hot spring pool. I could have just gone to soak in there and called Stella over.

the hot spring pool. There were

had just arrived

she was stalking me.

have kept running into her?

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

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

this hotel isn’t great. But Hiram said he liked the island and wanted to come here, and his dad indulges him

“Oh, Dr. Karina, I didn’t see you earlier. Why are you soaking in the hot spring alone

games with Hiram, so I came down to relax.”

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 going to inherit Whitmore Co.’s

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

an internationally renowned doctor was