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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…”

deep in thought. What was missing? The inspiration was clear!

grew as he pondered, his hand running through his hair, messing

It’s not about your Buddhist affinity. After all, if your Buddhist affinity wasn’t special, why would Master Karuna pick you out of all the

and good Buddhist affinity got you accepted as a private disciple.

Milly was speechless.

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Karuna’s senior Brother –

out of the way, yet she still ended up being criticised!

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let’s not talk about Milly that way. She’s a good

was gentle and sympathetic, quickly pulling at people’s

Milly became even more

a loss for words

a heavy accusation to carry.

to defend

inside the

frustrated, escalating the

them up. If they lost their temper, they’d fall right into her trap.

Even though Anthony and Jonathan knew her, they couldn’t gain anything from

to stay back and watch for

they’re talking to us. Do we

out, maybe they need their sight checked. Who do they think they are, trying to act superior? They’re just

lip, hearing the boys swear with such

over it. It’s not worth your health. Let them talk; they’re not aiming it at

Let them

easing the tension, a little face popped up and smirked at Stephanie,

the forehead, signalling,

the disappointed