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.”

found that my mom had returned. She was tending to the vegetable garden in the

surprised. “Mom, why are you back?

came back first.” My mom looked weary. Her eyes were red and swollen. She managed to squeeze out a faint

settled over there?” I asked softly. My heart ached

it. After we took care of her funeral, I came back first. I just felt too heartbroken there and

of Emily’s passing. Mom had never told me before that.

a lump in

and came over to check on Serena in the stroller.

a bit.” I didn’t want to tell mom that I had gone to Neil’s house. She was already in a

picked up Serena, showering her with kisses. “I missed these two little ones. The weather is so hot, and you should avoid taking her out in the sun too much. Don’t damage

about Serena and Brandon did a genuine smile

that I wouldn’t have gone if it weren’t for Faith, and I had no idea that today was Hiram’s birthday.

Serena in the living room, and we talked about my

was opened as

brightened as she saw Russel. To her, Rússel was the ideal son-in-law, and she would fully support it if ever I agreed to him.

see my mom back, but he quickly gone back to normal. He was always polite and courteous in front of my mom and never caused

Russel carried some

coming over to cook for Rena. We have Norah here, and you should be busy with work. Don’t wear yourself

know how to appreciate

I had a few days ago went unnoticed by everyone. I hadn’t even

He reassured my morn, “Don’t worry. I manage my time wisely. I only come over to cook when I have spare

understood. She hoped that I would seize the opportunity and