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 it.

wouldn’t hope for a reunion anymore. Neil was an only child, and his family. business couldn’t end just because there was

lunchtime, Neil was back. He greeted his parents and naturally sat

this and exchanged glances, their eyes

my feel, seemingly wanting me to pick it up.

of respect for the elders, I gently pushed it away. To

glanced at Neil and

not expecting her son to have a soft spot for

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

bent down, picked up the puppy, and started playing with it

relief. I was worried that Ryan and Faith wouldn’t like the dog. Over the past few days,

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

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

kids when Neil and I

subject. ‘Let’s eat! Try some of the poultry I

puppy down and served me a chicken leg. I

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

help a day off, leaving only Hannah with us.

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

kitchen,” I took the wreath and gestured to Hannah.

prepping the food in the kitchen

decided to stay clear of the kitchen to avoid any awkwardness

and headed for

and placed it next to the

tall enough, I stacked another chair on

when the