Chapter 416

“Right, we’re not even friends, Dr. Karina, Let’s make that clear. I chimed in, casting a shadow over Neil’s already gloomy mood.

Karina pretended to be disappointed, “You were once married, after all. There’s no need to be so indifferent. Perhaps, you could just be regular friends moving

forward.”

It was a pretense of reconciliation but, in reality, a display of triumph.

Wasn’t the frosty distance between Neil and me the perfect tonic to her insecurities?

“Whatever kind of friendship it is, I’m not interested. I haven’t had breakfast yet. I’m heading home.” I didn’t play along with Karina’s performance.

Once I found my car, I loaded up the groceries I’d bought and drove home.

If there was any chance of Neil and me being ‘regular friends; why would I have moved to Eldoria?

When I got home, Serena and Brandon were already awake.

Norah was making them exercise. Seeing me, she took the groceries from me, “Ms. Finch, I’ll start breakfast.”

Norah went to the kitchen, and I stayed with the kids.

During that time, my mom/sent a video call. Other than checking in on the kids, she wanted to talk about Lucas’ affairs. To my surprise, Lucas had drawn up a will. After the immediate family, my mom was next in line.

That meant that if something happened to Lucas’ immediate family, all his wealth would have gone to my mom.

surprise to all of

decided to handle a business matter reasonably, which Lucas took

he had always

don’t know what to say,” I

want his money! We just want her to get better. But even if she does, how is

was her brother, after all. Even if they had their differences, she had let bygones

was clear that Lucas still held his sister in high regard.

to stay there for a while?” I asked, “Considering

“Yes, can you and Norah manage with Serena

guys take care of everything there and come back when you’re ready. If anything

right, and be careful of Neil and that Karina, okay?” Even in those circumstances, my mom was

to take Serena and Brandon for a paternity

the call, Norah had breakfast ready and called me over to

Russel came in looking rather worn out, with faint dark

at the table, “Dr. Russel, have you eaten? I just finished preparing breakfast. Join

Russel nodded, “Sure.”

went to play with the kids, leaving Russel and

there really wasn’t much to discuss

Karina,

I wasn’t expecting was for him to propose today.

a diamond ring from his pocket. It was the same one he had given me once before, which I had

that ring was before me once again. His eyes were tired but sparkling. His voice was soft and sincere as he asked, “Irene, would you consider

the ring, stunned, “Why bring this up

when would be the right time,” Russel confessed with a smile, “I know there’s a high chance you’ll say no, but something happened last night

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