Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 474

“Hiram.” Karina looked at Hiram, seemingly sensing something amiss. She gazed with explicit threat, despite in the presence of

everyone.

It was hard to describe how I felt. How could someone look at their own child in such a way? It was as if he wasn’t her son but an insubordinate slave.

Hiram fell silent and shrunk back submissively.

I knew what he was afraid of. If I spoke out, he might have to face Karina’s punishment.

Even if I didn’t say anything, he would still be scolded.

“I have nothing to say.” The words died in my throat. No matter how much I disliked Hiram, I couldn’t bear to see him punished by Karina.

He was like a puppet that Karina had meticulously crafted. He appeared to be cherished, but in reality, he wasn’t truly cared for.

Karina exhaled in relief knowing I wasn’t going to continue. If she provoked me any further, it would only be disadvantageous for her.

The Whitmore family was now a complex mess with Karina and Hiram’s return. I was ready to leave with Serena, but Neil stopped me. “First clear it up, what did Karina make Hiram do?”

“Dad, Mommy didn’t make me do anything. Don’t misunderstand her!” Hiram, seeing Neil getting serious, quickly went over to hug Neil’s leg and pleaded, “Don’t blame my mommy, okay?”

He started crying as he spoke, and Neil’s expression softened slightly. He loved his son deeply.

I left with Serena in his moment of hesitation. This was their family matter, and I didn’t want to get involved.

“Rena, you’re back.”

I found that my mom had returned. She

“Mom, why are you back? Where’s Dad?”

My mom looked weary. Her eyes were

things still not settled over there?” I asked softly. My heart

make it. After we took care of her funeral, I came back first. I just felt too heartbroken there and couldn’t bear it.

when I learned of Emily’s passing. Mom had never told me before

feel a lump in my throat, and my heart was heavy.

over to check on Serena in the stroller. “Where did you

took her out for a bit.” I didn’t want to tell mom that I had gone to Neil’s

missed these two little ones. The weather is so hot, and you should avoid taking her out in the sun

Serena and Brandon did a genuine

weren’t for Faith, and I had no idea that today was Hiram’s birthday.

I were playing with Serena in the living room, and we talked about my uncle, Lucas’ family situation.

was opened

she saw Russel. To her, Rússel was the ideal

to see my mom back, but he quickly gone back to normal. He was always polite and courteous in front of my mom

Russel carried some groceries, looking quite abundant.

both grateful and embarrassed. “Russel, you don’t have to keep coming over to cook for

mom, I didn’t know how to appreciate and value good things and

I had a few days ago went unnoticed by everyone. I hadn’t even told Stella about it, so

He reassured my morn, “Don’t worry. I manage my time wisely. I

I understood. She hoped that I would seize the opportunity