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Chapter 212 Karuna’s senior Brother – Vajra

Silence swept across the hall at that moment.

Interestingly, female disciples in the Buddhist discipline are rare. Master Karuna, who is highly esteemed and influential, usually respects visiting leaders. Thus, it’s quite a significant honour that he made an exception by taking Stephanie on as a private disciple.

Philip was visibly the most thrilled, struggling to stand up, his face beaming with pride. He burst out, “Ah, truly a granddaughter the Burnetts can be proud of, to be chosen by the Buddhist disciple. Our ancestors must be smiling down on us!”

Just catching on, Xavier admired Stephanie, saying, “Stephanic, it’s incredible you’ve become a disciple of Master Karuna. You’ve really made us proud!”

Even Jeffrey, usually more reserved, showed a rare smile and offered praise, “Truly remarkable.”

Stephanie blushed slightly, seeming a bit embarra

Grandpa, Teffrey, Xavier, please don’t praise me so

much. I just got lucky. It’s the blessing of our ancesto… I’m not as good as you say.”

At that moment, nearby, Matthew, the family’s second son, sparked with an idea. He’d been stuck on a design but now clapped his hands excitedly. “Yes, why must Buddha robes be exclusive to men? Women can wear them too!

“Stephanie, you’re such an inspiration! You’re my design muse!”

Stephanie giggled, covering her mouth. “Really? I’m glad I could inspire you!”

Matthew pulled out his notebook and started sketching quickly. But midway, he stopped.

Something wasn’t right.

The spark of inspiration was there, but the sketch needed to capture the essence. It felt lacking …

What was absent?

Noticing Matthew’s sudden confusion, Stephanie asked, “Matthew, what’s wrong? Did I do something? Is my Buddhist affinity lacking?”

“Nothing…”

What was missing? The

as he pondered, his hand running through his hair, messing up the usually

to comfort Stephanie, “Don’t worry about it. His inspiration comes and goes. It’s not about your Buddhist affinity. After all, if your Buddhist affinity wasn’t special, why would

accepted as a private disciple. Unlike her, filled with malice and evil intentions,

Milly was speechless.

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senior Brother – Vajra

the way, yet

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talk about Milly that way. She’s a good person,

gentle and sympathetic, quickly

expected, Xavier’s look towards Milly became even

a loss for

a heavy accusation to carry.

beside her, ready to defend her, prompting

the temple. Starting a fight here would

escalating the situation wasn’t

rile them up. If they lost

transformation, she had access to secret information. Even though Anthony

stay back and watch for any tricks

us. Do we really have to put up

they need their sight checked. Who do they

her lip, hearing the boys swear with such ease

not worth your health. Let them

bite. Let them keep barking; they

tension, a little face popped up and smirked at Stephanie, asking, “Ah–woo?” which meant, ‘Milly,

the forehead, signalling, ‘Keep it

came the