Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 452

If Neil was still the sharp-witted man I knew, he would easily discern the disbelief in my eyes.

Did he really need to ask? He should have just declined and explained that we were not a married couple, let alone a family.

But it was Hiram who spoke up. The boy looked pretty miffed as he told the saleswoman, “Lady, you’re making things up. She’s not my mom, but this man here is my dad!”

Hiram shot me a glance and pouted, clearly upset.

The saleswoman seemed taken aback, probably trying to piece together the situation in her head. But whatever conclusion she came to did not seem favorable, as she suddenly looked at me disdainfully and exchanged a knowing glance with her colleague.

“Oh, we see. Our mistake!” they retracted their family portrait offer and turned to leave.

I didn’t dwell on it and continued walking forward, while Neil and Hiram trailed behind me.

Given my proximity to the saleswomen, I overheard some of their hushed talk.

“Such a woman, really…”

“Exactly, the man is parading his child around, but she doesn’t feel embarrassed?”

“Look at that man, handsome and wealthy-looking. She must be a homewrecker who was after him!”

They glanced back at me and quickly sped up their pace when they noticed my stern gaze.

they think they could just insult me and leave?

clear, loud enough for both of

look before continuing on their way, their strides getting quicker. Their studio

to enter, I quickened my pace and

noticing the scene, brought Hiram over. “What’s going

say about me? Say it again.” I didn’t answer Neil,

anything!” Their denial was synchronized.

call the police.” I was adamant. It was one thing to be

mention of the police caught them off guard. It seemed like a petty thing

at the entrance drew the attention of the studio

going on here, Isla and

us!” Isla, one of the saleswomen, pointed at me. “We just offered them a family portrait and she refused. Then she started following us,

Mark. We have no idea what we did to upset this lady.” Katara chimed in.

for me, the

understood the general distaste for mistresses, but I wouldn’t tolerate being wrongfully accused. I looked at Mr. Mark. “You’re the manager here, right? Your employees have been slandering me. I

demeanor changed instantly. “Lady, aren’t you being a bit

average height, slightly overweight. He stepped closer to me,

Mr. Mark quickly reverted to his formal, polite demeanor. “Sir, it seems there’s been a misunderstanding between

as he questioned my relationship with Neil, the two saleswomen started exchanging

my anger.

If they do not apologize and resign, I will take legal action.” I was

How about this. I’ll have them apologize, and if you ever want to take photos here or get remarried, we’ll give you a 20% discount. Is that acceptable?” Mr. Mark seemed unperturbed, as if my anger was of no concern to him.

clenched my