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?

was cold and clear, loud enough for both of them to

me a look before continuing on their way, their strides

to enter, I quickened my pace and blocked their

Hiram over.

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

say anything!” Their denial was synchronized.

you continue to deny what I clearly heard, I’ll have to call the police.” I was adamant. It

guard. It seemed

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

on here, Isla and Katara?” The manager

me. “We just offered them a family portrait and she refused. Then she started following us, accusing

Mr. Mark. We have no idea what we did to upset

disdain for me, the “homewrecker”,

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 have only

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

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

step up, Mr. Mark quickly reverted to his formal, polite demeanor. “Sir, it seems there’s been

Neil, the two saleswomen started exchanging their knowing glances,

my anger.

apologize and resign,

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

and I clenched my teeth, my eyes