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

was cold and clear, loud enough for both of them

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

were about to enter, I quickened

the scene, brought Hiram

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

anything!” Their denial was synchronized.

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

of the police caught them off guard. It seemed

the studio

and Katara?”

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 upset

me, the “homewrecker”, was

“You’re the manager here, right? Your employees have been

instantly. “Lady, aren’t

man of average height, slightly overweight. He stepped closer to me, creating an intimidating

you think 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 and our staff. We just

with Neil, the two saleswomen started exchanging their

my anger.

a homewrecker. If they do not apologize and resign, I

you ever want to take photos here or get remarried, we’ll give you

turned to me, and I clenched