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.

clearly hoped that Neil and I would get back together I didn’t deny it, nor did I confirm it. I was

wouldn’t hope for a reunion anymore. Neil was

his parents and naturally

Faith watched this and exchanged glances,

my

elders, I gently pushed it away. To my

at Neil and answered, “Neil did”

was somewhat taken aback, probably not expecting her son to have a soft spot for

meal, Neil added, “She likes pets, so I got

the puppy, and started playing with

I was worried that Ryan and Faith wouldn’t like the dog. Over the past few days, I’ve totally fallen for this little

kid someday, this puppy will be a

still eating!” Ryan immediately coughed a few times, interrupting Faith, then gave her a

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

her blunder, Faith quickly changed the subject. ‘Let’s eat! Try some of the

the puppy down and served me a chicken leg. I gratefully accepted without

livelier. They were even nicer to me than before.

leaving

Christmas wreath!” Hannah came back

IL. You go help in the kitchen,”

in the kitchen with Ryan’s help, I sent Hannah to

decided to stay clear of the kitchen to

headed for the

chair and placed it

tree was quite tall Realizing I still wasnt tall enough, I stacked another chair on top and climbed up.

wreath when the stacked chairs suddenly collapsed. I fell, too