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?

My voice was cold and clear, loud enough

on their way,

enter, I quickened my pace and blocked their path.

brought Hiram over. “What’s going on?”

didn’t answer Neil, but

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 being

mention of the police caught them off guard. It seemed like a petty thing

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

Isla and Katara?” The

of the saleswomen, pointed at me. “We just offered them a family portrait and she

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

the

for mistresses, but I wouldn’t tolerate being wrongfully accused. I looked at Mr. Mark. “You’re

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

man of average height, slightly overweight. He stepped closer

Mark quickly reverted to his formal, polite demeanor. “Sir, it seems there’s been a misunderstanding between that lady and our staff. We just want to clarify

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

my anger.

homewrecker. If they do not apologize and resign, I will take legal action.” I

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

I clenched my teeth, my