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?

Stephanie asked, “Matthew, what’s wrong? Did I do something?

“Nothing…”

was deep in thought. What

his hand running through his hair,

about 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

Milly was speechless.

212 Karuna’s senior

out of the way, yet

quickly said, “Xavier, let’s not talk about Milly that way. She’s a

was gentle and sympathetic, quickly pulling at

expected, Xavier’s look towards Milly became

at a loss for

heavy accusation

Anthony beside her, ready to defend her, prompting

the temple.

frustrated, escalating the situation wasn’t

goal was to rile them up. If they lost their temper, they’d fall

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

stay back and watch for any

talking to us. Do we really have to put up with their sarcasm? It’s like they’re

need their sight checked. Who do they think they are, trying to act superior?

bit her lip, hearing the boys swear

Let

no bite. Let them keep

a little face popped up and smirked at Stephanie, asking, “Ah–woo?” which meant, ‘Milly, should

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