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.

didn’t deny it, nor did I confirm

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

and naturally sat next to

this and exchanged glances, their eyes

ran over, rubbing against my feel,

away. To my surprise, Faith spoke, “What

glanced at Neil and answered, “Neil

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

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

playing with it right at

Over the past few days, I’ve totally fallen for this little dog Barring any unforeseen

have a kid someday, this puppy will be a great companion,” Faith,

a few times, interrupting Faith, then gave her a look.

having kids when Neil and I hadn’t even confirmed our

eat! Try some of the poultry I

me a chicken leg.

than before. I felt

all the domestic help a day off, leaving only Hannah

wreath!” Hannah came back with a wreath,

IL. You go help in the kitchen,” I took the wreath

food in the kitchen with Ryan’s

clear of the kitchen to

headed for the

it next to the Christmas tree

tall enough, I

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