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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?

pondered, his hand running through his hair, messing up the usually neat strands.

your Buddhist affinity. After all, if your Buddhist affinity wasn’t special, why would Master Karuna pick you out

got you accepted as a private disciple. Unlike her, filled with malice

Milly was speechless.

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senior Brother –

had been quiet, staying out of the way, yet she

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about Milly that

tone was gentle and sympathetic, quickly pulling

towards Milly became even more

was at a loss for

heavy accusation

Anthony beside her, ready to defend

our cool. We’re still inside the temple. Starting a fight here would only

escalating the

up. If they lost their temper,

Stephanie had changed. After her transformation, she had access to secret information. Even though Anthony and Jonathan knew her, they couldn’t

to stay back and watch

stand the way they’re talking to us. Do we really have to

if they can’t figure it out, maybe they need their sight checked. Who do they think they are, trying to

her lip, hearing the boys swear with

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

bark and no bite. Let them keep barking;

a little face popped up and smirked at

on the forehead, signalling, ‘Keep it together.‘

the disappointed