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 me and leave?

voice was cold and clear, loud enough for

to shoot me a look before continuing on their way, their strides getting quicker. Their studio was just up

they were about to enter, I quickened my pace and blocked

Hiram over.

it again.” I didn’t answer Neil, but

anything!” Their denial was

I’ll have to call the police.” I was adamant.

them off guard. It seemed like a petty

the studio manager. Understandably, it was bad for

Isla and Katara?” The

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

right, Mr. Mark. We have no idea what we did to

the “homewrecker”, was evident.

I looked at Mr. Mark. “You’re the manager

instantly. “Lady, aren’t you being a

average height, slightly overweight. He stepped closer

Seeing Neil step up, Mr. Mark quickly reverted to his formal, polite demeanor. “Sir, it

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

my anger.

and resign, I will take legal

apologize, and if you ever want to take photos here or get remarried, we’ll give you a 20%

clenched my teeth,