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.

think they could just

loud enough

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

were about to enter, I quickened my pace and blocked their path.

scene, brought Hiram over.

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

say anything!” Their denial was synchronized.

I was adamant. It was one thing to be mistaken as Neil’s wife, but

caught them off guard. It seemed

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

and

woman is causing 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 us of

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

the “homewrecker”, was

Mark. “You’re the manager here, right? Your employees have been slandering me. I have only one

demeanor changed instantly. “Lady, aren’t you being a bit

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

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 want to clarify things. May I

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

my anger.

homewrecker. If they do not apologize and resign, I will take legal action.” I was stern, with no intention of

that so? They must have misunderstood. How about this. I’ll 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 seemed unperturbed,

clenched my teeth, my eyes blazing.