Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 451

Stella wiped away her tears, forcing a smile “Yeah, I used to be a flirt master, but why have I become so weak now? Love really can be a killer.”

I chuckled lightly, a sour feeling creeping into my heart. I, too, had lost ten years of my youth to the so-called love.

“Alright, Rena, you should go home. Your two kids need you. I need to take a walk to clear my head.” Stella’s mood was obviously down in the dumps.

I wanted to accompany her, but sometimes, when someone was feeling particularly low, solitude could be a comfort.

I hesitated, ultimately watching as Stella pushed her baby stroller away.

Her figure, under the sunlight, wasn’t cheerful at all. It was like she was being shrouded by a shadow, making me feel a pang of heartache.

Neil and Mitch hadn’t come out yet. They were probably still chatting.

As I prepared to drive home, I noticed a small figure darting around a corner not too far away. It looked like Hiram!

Unsure, I decided to wait in my car. After about ten seconds, sure enough, Hiram appeared again, sneaking glances at his wristwatch and looking around cautiously. Karina was nowhere in sight.

Could it be that Neil brought him? But would Neil just leave him alone outside? I didn’t think so.

Sometimes, I didn’t particularly like Hiram. He was not just naughty, but he seemed to have been led astray by Karina, which made me feel uncomfortable.

However, I couldn’t just ignore him.

was about to call Neil to pick up Hiram, Hiram suddenly darted across the street. He seemed to be in a rush, not

he fell to the

The driver of the red

ground. Although he hadn’t been hit, he had scraped his knee when he fell, and it was

and now his knee was injured. I had no idea how Neil and Karina

repeatedly, always seeming to find trouble. Hiram’s little face was tight, and he didn’t say a word. He was clearly upset, but he didn’t cry or complain. He just glared at the driver. “I’m sorry. I know him!” I quickly told the driver,

“Are

driver scolded me, “If you can’t take care

my frustration. Although Hiram was at fault for running the red light, there was no need for such harsh words. Especially since I wasn’t Hiram’s

saw the driver scolding me, he suddenly stood up and

about to leave but, after being pushed by Hiram, he turned around, ready to retaliate. Just then, someone grabbed his raised hand, causing him to

“Dad!” Hiram yelled.

and he was a man who fiercely protected his

wasn’t in the wrong in this situation, but his harsh words and attempt

he grumbled, quickly getting back into his car and driving away.

a significant look, as though I was some child trafficker trying to kidnap his son. He then bent down and picked up Hiram, This voice soft ‘What are you doing here? Where

slightly uncomfortable. He hugged Neil’s neck, “Grandma and Grandpa are at home. I was

and just happened to end up where Neil was. Something about that seemed off to

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with Hiram, seemingly believing every word he said. I kept my doubts to myself. This was between them, and it wasn’t

ace to interfere.

As I