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.

not in his usual suit but dressed casually in

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

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

to pray too? Who is

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smile, like the vibrant lotus pond she once saw at the temple,

felt her cheeks heat up and quickly looked

||barrassment.

she regained her senses, she realised she had been staring at George and couldn’t help but want to give

just mind your own business? Why are

Do you not see

and

at! Why are you staring? Buddha teaches about the purity of

staring!

Amitabha!

on the cushion, palms together,

may my family stay healthy. Second, may

years, he had only two wishes,

win Milly’s heart and never part

wooden fish, he stood up and gave a slight bow. “Everyone,

big, and a young monk nearby bumped

the first to draw, Andrew got an auspicious stick, while Philip got a neutral

like I’ve got the upper

and he snorted coldly. “Don’t

once is better than you, Philip. Looks like you’re

now, he would have probably swung his cane at Andrew. Disrespecting the elderly

just a slip of the hand. Let me draw

he reached to draw another lot, Master Karuna beside him intervened calmly. “Amitabha, everything happens for a

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head in apology, he

my apologies for being

that, it was the younger ones turn to draw a divination stick. They got all sorts of results, but Milly wasn’t interested in joining or even drawing a lot

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