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.

could just insult

voice was cold and clear, loud

stop, but only to shoot me a look before continuing on their way, their strides

they were about to enter, I quickened my pace and

Hiram over.

two just say about me? Say it again.” I didn’t answer Neil, but turned my fierce gaze on

say anything!” Their denial was synchronized.

have to call the police.” I was adamant. It was one thing to be mistaken as Neil’s wife, but being called a homewrecker was

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

attention of the studio manager. Understandably, it

Isla and

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

we did to upset this lady.” Katara chimed

me, the

being wrongfully accused. I looked at Mr. Mark. “You’re the manager here, right? Your employees have been slandering me. I have only

Mr. Mark’s polite demeanor changed instantly. “Lady, aren’t you

average height, slightly overweight. He

you’re doing?” Neil stepped in front of me, his imposing figure much more intimidating than Mr. Mark’s. Seeing Neil step up, Mr. Mark quickly reverted to his formal, polite demeanor. “Sir, it seems there’s been a misunderstanding between that lady

soon as he questioned my relationship with Neil, the two saleswomen started exchanging their knowing glances, which only fueled

my anger.

do not apologize and resign, I will take legal action.” I was stern, with no intention of

How about this. I’ll have them apologize, and if you ever want to take photos here or get remarried, we’ll

I clenched my teeth, my eyes blazing.