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.

across the street. He seemed to be in a rush, not noticing the traffic lights. A red car screeched to a halt, missing him by a hair’s breadth.

he fell to the ground, his face pale.

to get himself killed?!” The driver of the red car scolded, but

ground. Although he hadn’t

had no idea how

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, “I apologize that I wasn’t paying

“Are

child?!” The driver scolded me, “If you can’t take care of a kid, don’t have one. What would have happened if I hit him?

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 mother.

saw me, he seemed surprised. When he saw the driver scolding me, he suddenly stood up and

to leave but, after being pushed by Hiram, he turned around, ready to retaliate.

“Dad!” Hiram yelled.

to show up, let alone notice what was happening. His face was dark as a storm cloud, and he was a man who fiercely protected his own. Seeing someone attempting to hit his son in the

driver wilted under Neil’s intense gaze. He wasn’t in the wrong in this situation, but his harsh words

son!” he grumbled, quickly getting back into his car and

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

neck, “Grandma and Grandpa are at home. I was bored, so

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

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seemingly believing every word he said. I kept my doubts to

ace to interfere.

now.” As I was about to leave, Neil suddenly spoke.