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

My voice was cold and clear, loud enough for both of

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

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

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

say about me? Say it again.” I didn’t answer Neil, but turned my fierce gaze

anything!” Their denial was

continue to 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 called a homewrecker was

off guard. It seemed like a petty thing to involve

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

and Katara?” The

this woman is causing trouble for us!” Isla, one of the saleswomen, pointed at me. “We just offered them a family portrait and

what we did to upset

the “homewrecker”, was evident.

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

changed instantly. “Lady, aren’t you being

average height, slightly overweight. He stepped closer

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.

my relationship with Neil, the two saleswomen

my anger.

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

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

to me, and I clenched my teeth, my