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

and clear, loud enough for

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

I quickened

the scene, brought Hiram over.

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

say anything!” Their

police.” I was adamant.

of the police caught them off guard. It seemed like

the attention of the studio manager. Understandably,

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!”

what we did to upset this

for me, the “homewrecker”,

I wouldn’t tolerate being wrongfully accused. I looked at Mr. Mark. “You’re the manager here, right? Your

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

Mark was a man of average height, slightly overweight. He stepped

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 ask what your relation to

questioned my relationship with Neil, the two saleswomen started exchanging their knowing glances,

my anger.

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

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

to me, and I clenched my teeth,