Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 420

“Thanks, they seem to really take a shine to you,” I said, feeling a tad awkward.

From the corner, Ariana piped up again, “Yeah, Mr. Whitmore seems to be a real hit with kids. My son adores him too, even though they’ve only met a couple of times. He’s always going on

about Mr. Whitmore.”

As Ariana said that, she shot Neil a soft, almost coquettish glance.

Why did it feel like she looked at every man that way? Gentle yet tantalizing, but certainly not the case when she looked at Stella and me.

Yet Neil’s reaction was different from Mitch’s. He seemed not to hear Ariana’s praise, just turned and walked back into the living room.

Ariana looked even more uncomfortable.

I had just scolded her, and then she was being ignored by Neil. Talk about losing dignity.

I didn’t bother with her. I just scooped up Serena and Brandon and carried them to the bedroom for some sleep.

Ariana left tactfully, probably off to actually find the restroom she’d been searching for.

I closed the door softly.

Stella’s child gradually fell asleep. Once she had settled her child, she suddenly said, “Rena, I’m thinking about getting a divorce.”

“What?” Her words took me aback.

Sure, Mitch might have had some issues, but it surely hadn’t gotten to the point of divorce.

said, looking at the sleeping children. Her face reflected a mix of reluctance and determination. “You see me happy and content, but this suspicious and oppressive

choked up, and my heart

less likely others are to notice their

not mentioned her struggles to our close friends, probably not wanting to worry

she must have reached

only been speculating before, hearing Ariana’s name from Mitch’s mouth. Having witnessed

and Ariana hadn’t done anything inappropriate, it was hard to eradicate the

there’s actual inappropriate behavior between Mitch and Ariana?”

but I can’t stand it. Not even a hint of flirtation. It

smallest bit of dissatisfaction, let alone when it came to her

naturally furious at Mitch for hurting Stella. But in the absence of any actual wrongdoing, I couldn’t

had

out before making a decision. Don’t say things you might

many times, especially when I saw their chat records, I t betrayed, even though they never used any flirtatious words. I just couldn’t accept it mentally,” Stella sobbed. She used to take love lightly, but now she was very dedicated and deeply in

a divorce. I’ve been through it too. It’s not a big deal. Besides, we can surely afford to

the children.”

Stella said, her eyes brimming with tears.

hug her, patting her

came to her friends’ matters but tended to tough it out when it came to her own. If I had argued against her getting a divorce, she probably wouldn’t

and then Mitch’s voice floated through, “Honey,

all this way and leave on an empty stomach,” Stella said to

have to see

Stella just nodded.

outside, Mitch looked anxious

“Where’s my wife?”

you even remember she’s your wife?”

in the world was going on? Mitch used to be decent. How did he end up like that over a woman like