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

was cold and clear, loud

on their way, their strides

were about to enter, I quickened

Hiram over.

didn’t

didn’t say anything!” Their denial was synchronized.

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

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

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

going on here, Isla and Katara?”

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

we did to upset this lady.” Katara chimed in.

for me, the

for mistresses, but 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 one request: fire

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

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

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

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

my anger.

is my ex-husband. Your employees just called me a homewrecker. If they do not apologize and resign, I will take legal action.” I was stern, with no

want to take photos here or get remarried, we’ll give you a 20% discount. Is

turned to me, and I clenched my teeth, my eyes