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.

just insult me and leave?

cold and clear, loud enough for

me a look before continuing on their way, their strides getting quicker.

quickened my

Hiram over. “What’s

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

say anything!” Their denial

adamant. It

It seemed like a petty thing

the attention of the

here, Isla and Katara?”

the saleswomen, pointed at me. “We just

idea what we did to

me, the

“You’re the manager here, right? Your employees have

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

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

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

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

my anger.

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

or get

I clenched my teeth, my eyes