Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 453

“Dad, Mom’s gonna be mad if she finds out about this.”

Just as I was about to get into my car, I heard Hiram’s voice ring out behind me, directed at Neil.

I turned around to see Hiram earnestly speaking to Neil. “Mom’s gonna get jealous; you can’t be helping other women out of their problems.”

Where did this little rascal get all these notions?

“How did you manage to leave the house by yourself? Don’t your grandparents find it odd that you’re missing?” Neil returned with a question that effectively silenced Hiram.

Hiram’s eyes spun around in his head, but he didn’t say a word.

“I’m heading out,” I announced to Neil, then got into my car and drove off.

My mood was soured, mostly due to those two blind salesmen who had managed to irritate me. As for Neil and Hiram’s conversation, I didn’t really pay much mind to it.

Once I got home, I checked on Serena and Brandon before turning my attention to researching the photography studio. The information was easy to find, including some of the studio’s sneaky practices. They had been exposed by local media before, but it hadn’t caused much of a stir, likely because someone had managed to suppress the news.

This made things easier.

I continued digging into the studio owner’s background. To my surprise, a familiar name appeared. Louis Aldridge?

I momentarily blanked out. It had been a while since I’d heard that name. I didn’t know many people in Eldoria and rarely went out. Bonnie had been locked up, and I had sent Malinda back home with a sum of money. As for where Louis was, I had never paid much attention.

Was he still with Whitmore Co.? I had warned Neil before. Had he taken my advice to heart?

always been the majority shareholder of the studio. He had only

couldn’t figure out what Louis was up to. If he harbored ill intentions towards Neil, surely Neil would’ve

web page and sat there, gathering my thoughts, when my phone rang.

caller ID gave me a headache.

It was Kitty.

I’m sorry. My dad’s not doing well. Can you help me?” Kitty’s voice was urgent, laced with a hint of tears. Given her personality, she

can’t. You know the situation with Karina and I, and I can’t ask Neil for help.” I hardened my heart and chose to refuse. If it was a simple favor, maybe I would’ve reconsidered. But not

right outside your house,” Kitty

this, I

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know where I was

here, I couldn’t turn her away. I

doorstep, dragging along a suitcase. It had been a

sport short hair, now had it grown

a look of weariness and helplessness. Upon spotting me, her eyes lit up momentarily before she let out a wry smile. “Irene, you must be living a happy life.

can indeed be deduced

Neil, I was practically a walking corpse. When I went out with Stella and the others, my mind was always on Neil. They

my parents and had Serena and Brandon, two adorable little ones. Although I no longer had love in my life,

naturally, my complexion improved.

her in. While we weren’t close friends, she had spoken up for me on a few occasions and had always been supportive. Kitty entered the yard but didn’t go into the living room. She chose to sit

If Karina had even

like she hadn’t slept well, with noticeable dark circles under her eyes. After a sip of water, she asked, “Irene, are you really with Russel now?”