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.”

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

fidgeting. I then began arranging rooms for everyone. Thankfully, we had enough space for

What did he want? Did

you about our business deal with Whitmore Co.?

to Mitch’s project,

Co.? You never

personal matters, and Neil and

Neil to

right, Neil won’t bother

was still

and our meeting earlier was

again, you tell me. I won’t hesitate

earnest concern was touching, but unnecessary. With Karina and Hiram around, Neil had no reason to bother

Serena and Brandon in a stroller. The beach was bustling with people, and the atmosphere was festive. The fireworks show was accompanied by a

me! Come on!”

What if

parents’ scolding filled the air, creating a lively

such moments, strolling with my kids while enjoying the food. It was a

into my ex-husband and his once-dead sweetheart, along with their

at a candy apple, looking up at Neil. “Dad, can you buy me

a simple white cotton dress, bare-faced,

didn’t bother me. I was about to turn away when Stella’s and Barbara’s kids also began to fuss for candy apples.

to approach Neil, “Neil,

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