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

was cold and clear, loud enough for both

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

were about to enter, I quickened my

Hiram over. “What’s going

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

anything!” Their denial was synchronized.

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

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

the entrance drew the attention of the

on here, Isla and Katara?” The manager approached us.

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

have no idea what we did to upset this lady.” Katara

me, the

I wouldn’t tolerate being wrongfully accused. I looked at Mr. Mark. “You’re the manager here, right? Your employees have been slandering me.

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

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

formal, polite demeanor. “Sir, it seems there’s been a misunderstanding between that lady and our staff.

the two saleswomen started exchanging their knowing

my anger.

apologize and resign, I will take legal action.” I

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

me, and I clenched