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.

dressed casually in grey, which made him look tall and

Andrew, bowing respectfully towards

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

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

Stephanie Drew a Very Auspicious Divination

lotus pond she once saw

her cheeks heat up and quickly

||barrassment.

senses, she realised she had been staring at George and couldn’t help but

mind your own business? Why are

Do you not see

see enough handsome men? Are Jordan, Jonathan, and Anthony not handsome enough?

looking at! Why are you staring? Buddha teaches about the purity of the six senses, and

staring!

Amitabha!

knelt on the cushion,

my family stay healthy. Second, may

closed eyelashes trembled slightly. In previous years, he had only two wishes, but

heart and never part for

Master Karuna finished his chanting and paused with his wooden fish, he stood up and gave a

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

Andrew 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,

looks like I’ve got

he snorted coldly. “Don’t get too happy, it’s just

than you, Philip. Looks like you’re getting what’s coming

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

a slip of the hand. Let me draw again, I’ll definitely get something better than you!”

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

a Very Auspicion Divination

lowering his head in apology,

for being too

was the younger ones turn to draw a divination stick. They got all sorts of results, but Milly wasn’t

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