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 could just

and clear, loud enough for both of them

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

quickened my pace and

scene, brought Hiram over.

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

say anything!” Their

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

of the police caught them off guard. It seemed like a petty thing to involve the authorities in.

drew the attention of the studio manager. Understandably, it was bad

going on here, Isla and

for us!” Isla, one of the saleswomen, pointed at me. “We just offered

We have no idea what we

disdain for me, the “homewrecker”,

I looked at Mr. Mark. “You’re the

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

slightly overweight. He stepped closer to me, creating an intimidating atmosphere.

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 and our staff. We just want to clarify things. May I ask what your relation to

relationship with Neil, the two

my anger.

called me a homewrecker. If they do not apologize and resign, I will take legal action.” I

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

to me, and I clenched my teeth, my eyes