Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 446

Listening to Neil’s response, I was left speechless.

This was my home, but I seemed to have lost all authority in an instant.

Neil strolled into the living room, while Russel was busy in the kitchen with groceries.

Norah was trying to soothe Serena and Brandon. Seeing what was happening, she looked just as bewildered.

“Let’s go to our room,” I suggested to Norah. We each picked up a child and retreated to our bedroom. Staring at Neil would just be too awkward.

At this point, I couldn’t muster a pleasant expression for him. After he insisted that it was Hiram who had messaged Mitch, I had nothing left to say to him.

However, Serena started crying as soon as we entered the room. She was usually a very obedient child, but every time Neil appeared, she would make a fuss.

Sometimes I couldn’t help but believe in the power of blood relations.

“I’ll take her for a walk in the garden,” I proposed to Norah, picking up Serena.

Norah nodded and stayed in the room to look after Brandon.

In the living room, Neil sat comfortably on the couch, his long legs elegantly crossed. One hand held his phone, the other a cup of coffee. He sipped occasionally, looking completely at ease, showing no signs of discomfort.

I rolled my eyes silently.

This man was really looking for trouble. What was he doing here for dinner?

to eat anything with him

started crying again. Her little face turned red, and sweat broke out on her delicate skin. It was clear she was unhappy.

even tried gently

didn’t help. Serena usually loved their barking and enjoyed watching them run around.

happen if such a small

held by him. But Russel was busy cooking in the kitchen, and I didn’t want to disturb

his hands and looked worriedly at Serena

are no insect bites on her body,” I sighed, feeling the weight of parenthood for the

me try,” Russel extended his arms

handed Serena over to him. She looked like a

soon as Russel held her, but not today. She continued to cry non-stop, which made Russel look even more worried. It seemed like he was more

common

daddy lifts you up high?” Russel lifted Serena a bit

an awkward sensation. I couldn’t deceive myself. After all, the child’s biological

towards us, asking impatiently, “Are you

implying you are?” Russel’s expression turned cold when he faced

soon as the topic of the children’s father came up, Neil would grow agitated. His gaze turned icy as he looked at Serena, as if she was the

his shame.

didn’t like the way Neil was looking at Serena. As the mother, I could

I immediately tried to

Neil was quicker. He reached out and grabbed Serena’s little

out, attempting to slap

Serena and had to be

that Serena stopped crying when Neil held her hand, As soon as he let go, she started crying again.