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.

to

had harbored a profound resentment towards my parents. My dad had decided to handle a business matter reasonably, which

my uncle, he had always

what to say,” I

me. We don’t want his money! We just want her to get better. But even if she does, how is she going to face everything? If I were her, I don’t

had let bygones be bygones. Besides, Lucas’ will must have

Lucas still held his

asked, “Considering my aunt’s condition,

mom confirmed, “Yes, can you and Norah

care of everything there and come back

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

didn’t tell her about Ryan and Faith coming to my house, wanting to take Serena and Brandon for a paternity test. That would have just

had breakfast ready and

rather worn out, with faint dark circles under his eyes.

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

Russel nodded, “Sure.”

quickly ate a bit and then went to play with the kids, leaving

much

with Karina, I

was for him to propose today.

took out a diamond ring from his pocket. It was the same one he had given

were tired but sparkling. His voice was soft and sincere as he asked, “Irene, would you consider

the ring, stunned, “Why bring this up all of

Russel confessed with a smile, “I know there’s a high chance you’ll say no, but something happened last night that made me realize

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