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.

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

for a reunion anymore. Neil was an only child, and his family. business couldn’t

parents and naturally sat next to me, ready for

this and exchanged glances,

over, rubbing against my feel, seemingly wanting me to pick

I gently pushed it away. To my surprise, Faith spoke, “What

and answered,

her son to have a soft spot for

he slowly ate his meal, Neil added, “She likes pets,

puppy, and started playing with it right at the dinner table. “So you were bought as a

past few days, I’ve totally fallen for this little

a kid someday, this puppy will be a great

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

when Neil and I hadn’t even confirmed our relationship, especially given my previous loss.

quickly changed the subject. ‘Let’s eat! Try some of the poultry I raised myself!”

served me a chicken leg. I gratefully accepted without

and Faiths visit made Sterling Estates livelier. They were even nicer to me than

day off, leaving only Hannah with us. I had Bailey drive

take care of the Christmas wreath!” Hannah came back with

in the kitchen,” I took the wreath and gestured

was prepping the food in the kitchen with Ryan’s help, I

of the kitchen to

and headed

chair and placed it next to the

wasnt tall enough, I stacked

carefully arranging the wreath when the