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.

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

my fertility issues, they probably wouldn’t hope for a reunion anymore. Neil was an only child, and his family. business

Neil was back. He greeted his parents and naturally sat

this and exchanged glances, their eyes full of

puppy ran over, rubbing against my feel, seemingly wanting me

away. To my surprise, Faith

and answered, “Neil did”

not expecting her son to have a

his meal, Neil added, “She

started playing with it right at the dinner

that Ryan and Faith wouldn’t like the dog. Over the past few days, I’ve totally fallen for this little dog Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I plan to

a kid someday, this puppy will be a great

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

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

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

put the puppy down and served me a chicken

Sterling Estates livelier. They were even nicer to me than before. I felt more like their biological daughter than Neil, who

domestic help a day off, leaving only Hannah with

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

go help in the kitchen,” I took the wreath and gestured to

Faith was prepping the food in the kitchen with Ryan’s help, I sent Hannah to assist.

to stay clear of the kitchen

nodded and headed for

and placed it next

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

wreath when the