Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 429

My parents were still out, leaving me and Norah to fend for ourselves. With just two adults, keeping tabs on three kids was proving to be quite the challenge.

Thankfully, the babies were usually well-behaved, though they had their moments of fussiness that were difficult to soothe.

After Stella returned to her home in Rosemont, she reached out to me once, video calling to see her kid, Yara. She then made me promise not to let Mitch know that Yara was with me, and absolutely not to let him take her.

“Alright, don’t worry,” I assured her, nodding my head.

With that, Stella ended the call, seemingly relieved.

But I hadn’t expected Mitch to come looking for me so soon.

Just three days after Stella left, he showed up at my doorstep. The moment I saw him, I blocked the entrance, refusing to let him in.

“Where is my kid?” Mitch looked like he hadn’t slept in’ days; his eyes were bloodshot and dark circles painted his under eyes.

“Stella took her,” I replied, keeping my expression as neutral as possible. “So you care about your kid now? Aren’t you responsible for all of this?”

“Enough with the nonsense, I just want my kid!” Mitch snapped, his patience clearly wearing thin. “I know she didn’t take Yara with her. She went to my parents’ house, caused a scene, and my parents haven’t seen Yara!”

He tried to barge in but I held my ground. Fortunately, he didn’t dare to force his way in.

Instead, he grabbed my arm, “Irene, I know you’re close to her, but this is my family matter. Don’t overstep!”

this here is my house and you’re trespassing!” I warned, “If you keep this up, I’m calling the police!”

was so preoccupied with finding his child that he didn’t

for a walk. Yara had been crying all day, so I decided to stay home

was only trying to stall Mitch to buy some time.

stumbled back, allowing him

and stormed into the living room to search for his kid. I quickly sent a

room in the house and when he couldn’t find Yara, he stood

relief, he suddenly focused on something: a pair of baby shoes on the shoe rack by the door. They were Yara’s; she had wet her shoes earlier and we had swapped them with a pair of Serena’s while these were washed

Yara’s shoes! Irene, where have you

the shoes and glared

had overlooked the shoes and now I was at

come up with an explanation, I felt a presence behind me. Turning around, I was met

stern as he looked at

child and I must take her

state.

glanced at me. I must have looked bewildered and panicked, since Stella had entrusted me with her child and asked me not to let Mitch take her. If I failed, I didn’t know how I could face her. Moreover, I had two kids of my own. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to protect all

was a godsend; at least he could keep Mitch in check.

you find your child?” Neil asked

showed Neil the shoes, hoping that he would

asked me,

she also bought

me. I was stunned,

with Russel. He had Karina