Reborn From Ashes novel Chapter 8

The first thing Hayden saw when he opened his eyes was Jenny sitting on top of him. There was an excited smile on her delicate face.

She looked different now compared to how Hayden remembered her.

The childish look that Jenny had before had faded away. She had grown into a beautiful lady, with a beautiful appearance and figure.

Her almond-shaped eyes stared straight into Hayden's.

"You're all grown up now. You shouldn't sit on me like this anymore," he reminded Jenny while shaking his head.

"No way! I used to sit on you all the time! And I still want to!" Jenny pouted and wrapped her arms around Hayden.

Her face pressed against his, and her legs were coiled around him as if she feared that he would leave.

Ever since Hayden had left, Jenny had been constantly sad. She had wanted to go to find him, but her parents had stopped her every time.

After all, when Hayden was in the Sterlings' care, they were basically people from two different worlds.

Even when Jenny had gone to find Hayden on her own, the Sterlings had chased her away.

So, she had not seen him for three years.

Hayden gently ruffled Jenny's hair and reassured her, "Jenny, I won't be leaving again. Don't worry."

"Really?" Jenny lifted her head.

"I've never lied to you," Hayden said to her sincerely while gazing into her eyes.

Hearing that, Jenny let go of him and jumped up and down around the room in excitement. "Yay!"

Hayden couldn't help but laugh as he shook his head.

Just then, Serena's voice came from outside the room. "It's time for breakfast!"

Hayden and Jenny left the room.

After getting ready, Hayden joined the family at the dining table and started eating.

Breakfast was simple, with just some bacon and scrambled eggs as well as tomatoes on the side.

Still, it felt like a feast to Hayden. After all, he never had a proper meal like that back at the Sterling residence.

"After breakfast, let's go get you some new clothes. You didn't have any clothes in your suitcase, so I'm guessing you didn't bring any back from that house."

Serena had wanted to help Hayden wash his clothes, only to find out that he had hardly brought any belongings back with him.

After discussing with James, they assumed that Hayden had not brought back anything from the Sterlings, further confirming his determination to cut ties with the Sterlings.

"I want to go too!" Jenny quickly chimed in. She was eager to hang out with Hayden.

Serena glared at her and scolded, "You just started school, yet you already want to slack off? Focus on your studies!"

Jenny pouted and replied unhappily, "I just want to spend more time with Hayden."

"It's fine. Today's a holiday. Let her take a break and have some fun. It will be a reward for her good results at school," James persuaded with a chuckle.

"You spoil her too much… But alright." Serena shook her head and gave in.

Watching their interaction, Hayden couldn't help but smile. He could feel the atmosphere of a real family with them.

"Hayden, I'm one of the top ten students at my school! Are you proud of me?" Jenny hugged and shook his arm enthusiastically.

"That's amazing, Jenny! I have to learn from you and work harder so that I can catch up to your achievements," Hayden said with a laugh.

He knew that he had to start preparing for his college entrance exams that were only a month away.