A Film Queen

Chapter 209 Stephanie Drew a V

Auspicious Divination Stick

Closing her eyes, the darkness around Milly inexplicably cased her mood quite a bit. The Buddhist scriptures in her ears also seemed somewhat pleasant.

Although she had always firmly believed that everything depended on human effort and did not believe in any other doctrine besides science, but having kneeled down, it seemed unjust not to seek something good

Then, she prayed for Buddha’s blessings. May all the people I care about be safe and happy, and may everything go smoothly.

She also prayed that another Milly could obtain what she desired and not suffer in the next life.

She didn’t ask for much.

After a while, as Milly was nearly falling asleep, suddenly there was a dull sound of a bell, and the chanting of Buddhist scriptures stopped, along with the sound of the wooden fish.

Master Karuna, sitting on a cushion on one side, stood up with palms together. “Amitabha, the chanting for salvation has ended. Please come forward to draw a divination stick.”

Just as Philip was getting to his feet, there was a sudden commotion from outside. Soon after, the young monk’s voice chimed in again, “Amitabha, Master Karuna, there are three guests outside want to join in the

Ceremony too.”

Master Karuna nodded slightly upon seeing them and twirled his prayer beads. Then let them come in together.

Milly blinked. They’re joining the ritual together?

We have different ancestors, can we do the ritual together?

Philip didn’t seem to object, which was unusual for him, being so traditional. So, who were these visitors exactly?

Footsteps echoed, and Milly glanced back.

The doors swung wide open, and against the light came three figures. At first glance, Milly recognised George.

He was unusually not in his usual suit but dressed casually in grey, which made him look tall and lean. seeming much younger.

He walked behind Andrew, bowing respectfully towards Master Karuna with an air of solemnity.

Milly felt her heart skip a beat. It was the first time she had seen George like this.

Is he here to pray too? Who is he praying for? What is his wish?

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vibrant lotus pond she once saw at the temple, was

up

||barrassment.

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she had been staring at George and couldn’t

you just mind your own business?

you not

and Anthony not handsome enough? Is Apollo not cute enough?

staring? Buddha teaches about the purity of the six senses, and

staring!

Amitabha!

that moment, George knelt on the cushion, palms together, and closed his

Second, may things go smoothly for

he had only two wishes, but this year, he wanted to be a bit selfish and add one

win Milly’s heart and never part for the rest of our

he stood up and gave a slight bow. “Everyone, please come up

was big, and a young monk nearby bumped into it, causing a

were the first to draw, Andrew got an auspicious stick, while Philip got a neutral one. Even though it’s supposed to be quiet in the temple, Andrew couldn’t help but laugh

like I’ve got the upper

he snorted coldly. “Don’t

once is better than you, Philip. Looks like

hold back any longer. If they weren’t in front of the Buddha right now, he would have probably swung his cane at Andrew. Disrespecting the elderly indeed,

hand. Let me draw again, I’ll definitely get

he reached to draw another lot, Master Karuna beside him intervened calmly. “Amitabha, everything happens for a reason. Don’t push for something that’s not meant

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