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.

I didn’t deny it, nor did I confirm it. I was just being

was an only child, and his family.

back. He greeted his parents and naturally sat next to me, ready for

and exchanged glances, their eyes full

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

pushed it away. To

at Neil and answered,

taken aback, probably not expecting her son to have

meal, Neil added,

with it right

the past few days, I’ve totally fallen for this little dog Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I plan to take it with

puppy will be a great companion,” Faith, in her excitement, let her thoughts

cough, we’re still eating!” Ryan immediately coughed a few times, interrupting Faith, then gave her a look.

Neil and I hadn’t even confirmed our relationship,

quickly changed the subject. ‘Let’s eat! Try some of the

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

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

I gave all the domestic help a day off, leaving only Hannah with us.

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

can handle IL. You go help in the kitchen,” I took the wreath and gestured

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

to stay clear of the kitchen to avoid

nodded and headed for

a chair and placed it

enough, I stacked another chair on top and climbed up.

the wreath when the stacked chairs suddenly