Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 301

I felt like I was on a roller coaster right now, totally on edge.

Ryan Whitmore noticed my blank stare and with a smile, he said, “We got a call from Neil last night too, so we came over this morning. We didn’t freak you out, did we?”

“Yeah, Neil mentioned you’re spending Christmas here and suggested we join in for some festive cheer” Faith took a couple of steps forward and waved me over, “Come on down. Lunch is almost ready”

I quickly composed myself and managed an awkward but polite smile as I said, “Good to see you guys here.”

“Indeed, it’s been quite a few years since we had a family Christmas,” Faith nodded.

I wasn’t sure how to respond.

Family?

Did she mean to include me? Had Neil not spent Christmas with his parents in the past few years?

As I descended the stairs, Faith tried to hold my hand but stopped, probably worried I might not like it.

‘I’m spending Christmas here because I’ve got some stuff going on, I explained awkwardly.

“That’s okay. No matter what’s happened, you’ll always be my daughter, Faith said gently, smiling.

This made me feel uneasy Ryan and Faith had always been kind to me. In my past life, it was I who kept my distance from them, and they ended up favoring Neil and Bonnie. In this life, they hid the truth about Karina.

All things considered, they’ve never done anything unforgivable. Their intentions were even good.

So, all I could do was nod and go along with whatever they said

Neil was nowhere to be seen. I didn’t ask. Instead, I sat in the living room chatting with Ryan and Faith about the latest family news and my relationship with Neil.

back together I didn’t deny it,

they knew about my fertility issues, they probably wouldn’t hope for a reunion anymore. Neil was an only child, and his family. business couldn’t end just because there was

greeted his parents and

and exchanged

woof!” Suddenly, the puppy ran over, rubbing against my feel, seemingly wanting

it away. To my surprise, Faith spoke, “What a cute dog! Who got

glanced at Neil and

not expecting her son to have a soft spot for animals.

his meal, Neil added, “She likes pets, so

with it right at the dinner table. “So you were

wouldn’t like the dog. Over the past few days, I’ve

kid someday, this puppy will be a great companion,” Faith, in her excitement, let her thoughts wander.

Ryan immediately coughed a few times, interrupting Faith, then gave her

for Faith to talk about having kids when Neil and I hadn’t even confirmed our relationship, especially given my previous

eat!

and served me a chicken leg. I gratefully accepted

and Faiths visit made Sterling Estates livelier. They were even nicer to me than before. I felt more like their biological daughter

the domestic help a day off, leaving only Hannah with us. I had Bailey drive her to buy decorations.

of the Christmas wreath!” Hannah came back with a wreath, all

go help in the kitchen,”

was prepping the food in the kitchen

clear of the kitchen to avoid

nodded and headed for the

chair and placed it next to the Christmas tree

I still wasnt tall enough, I stacked another chair on top and climbed

was carefully arranging the wreath when the stacked chairs suddenly collapsed.