Chapter 384

Taverted my gaze, refusing to pay any attention to the duo, nor to the distasteful thoughts they brought to mind.

“Hello everyone, I’m Karina,” she announced openly, greeting everyone in sight. “I believe you all are friends with Neil. I haven’t had the pleasure to meet you all formally, but I’d love to treat you all to dinner someday”

Stella snorted, “Neil’s friend? I’m Rena’s friend!”

Barbara chimed in, “Exactly. Don’t get it twisted”

Unfazed by their hostility, Kanna calmly responded, “Mitch is your husband, and Mitch is good friends with Neil. We’re all socially connected people. Our businesses have some form of partnership with Neil’s. If we’re not personal friends, we can at least be considered business associates.”

Her argument was irrefutable, and Stella and Barbara had no choice but to remain silent.

Eventually, Mitch found what he was looking for. It was a stamp.

He handed it over to Neil, sheepishly grinning at Karina as a form of greeting. Karina returned the gesture, but Mitch dared not reciprocate, fearing Stella’s wrath.

“Well, we should be going now,” Karina announced. Seeing Neil turn to leave, she gave us a friendly wave.

We watched them leave the courtyard without any further interaction. Stella and the others then turned their attention to me, with a hint of worry etched onto their

faces.

The unexpected appearance of Neil and Karina had slightly affected me, but it was nothing major.

I turned to my mom and said, “Mom, hand me Serena.”

my arms, was fast asleep. After settling him in his

rooms for everyone. Thankfully, we had

did Neil come here? What did he want? Did you

defended himself helplessly, “I had genuinely forgotten to give him something. Remember I told you about our business deal with Whitmore Co.? The project is based here. So, we agreed on a contract, but I accidentally left a copy in my car.”

family was planning to stay in Eldoria for a while due to Mitch’s project, but it seemed

You never

upset you. But business is separate from personal matters, and Neil and I are good

perfectly normal for Neil to focus

Neil won’t bother

was still

it clear to Neil, and our meeting earlier

dares to bother you again, you tell me. I won’t hesitate to give him a piece of my mind!”

unnecessary. With Karina and Hiram around, Neil had no reason

a

me! Come on!”

around. What if you bump into someone?”

laughter and parents’ scolding filled the air, creating a

strolling with my kids while enjoying the food. It was a beautiful feeling.

into my ex-husband and his

apple!” Hiram pointed at a candy apple, looking up at Neil. “Dad,

white cotton

was about to turn away when Stella’s and Barbara’s kids also began to fuss for candy

to approach Neil, “Neil, you’re here too.”

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