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

cold and clear, loud enough for both of them

but only to shoot me a look before continuing on their way, their

enter, I quickened

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

didn’t answer Neil, but turned my

Their denial was

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

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

the attention of the

Isla 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 things!”

we did to upset this lady.” Katara chimed

the

looked at Mr. Mark. “You’re the manager here, right? Your employees have

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

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

than Mr. Mark’s. Seeing Neil step up, Mr. Mark quickly reverted to his formal, polite

he questioned my relationship with Neil, the two saleswomen started exchanging their knowing glances, which only fueled

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

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, as if my anger was of no concern to

clenched my