Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chatper 489

Chapter 489

The Whitmores were definitely not strapped for cash. They were practically rolling in

dough.

But I wasn’t exactly a pauper myself. After selling my company, I was living the life of luxury, even more so than before. If my parents took over Lucas’s company, they would be even better off.

So, the dilemma wasn’t about money. It was about Neil’s unease.

He could never find it within himself to ever like Serena and Brandon. No matter how adorable they appeared, just the thought of whose children they were, made his blood

boil.

“There’s no need for any formalities. But if you ever want to see the kids, you’re welcome to drop by,” I refused Faith’s request. Given the complex circumstances, it wouldn’t be wise to publicize this.

Faith’s face fell in disappointment as she looked down at Serena in her arms and let out a

sigh.

At that moment, Ryan brought out two boxes, “Here, these are our gifts for Serena and Brandon. You should keep them.”

Upon opening the boxes, I found two beautiful pairs of golden bracelets.

They had already given Serena and Brandon gifts when they first saw them. Now they were giving golden bracelets. I felt a bit overwhelmed.

It wasn’t about the money, but the feeling of being overly pampered.

“Just put them on the kids now,” Faith didn’t wait for my response. Instead, she took out a pair of bracelets and put them on Serena, who was in her arms.

beautiful and luxurious against Serena’s fair skin. The more Faith

pair was put on Brandon.

be too cold-hearted of me to reject their gifts after just having refused Faith’s request to adopt Serena and Brandon as

that point, Norah had finished preparing dinner. She

was sumptuous, but the atmosphere was somewhat awkward. The scene reminded me of the times when Neil and I weren’t divorced and would visit his parents in Springvale during the holidays.

the dinner table, Faith was the most talkative. I knew she was trying

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conversation.

say. She was already depressed, and I was worried

to Heavenly Mountain,” Faith suggested. She had already consulted with an advisor, who suggested that the third of the next

accompany her before, so naturally, I had no objections this time.

listened to our conversation silently,

we finished, Ryan and Faith didn’t linger. After reminding me to take care of my health and safety, they left.

naturally followed suit. As he was leaving, he turned to look at

living room door, blocking his view.

days later, I hired two more nannies. From then on, Norah would only look after the kids, while the other two would handle the household chores.

more people at home

Finch, your phone is ringing.” I was in the middle of changing the kids’ clothes when? Norah walked in

a sinking feeling in

It was Louis.

hospital? I did some mental math and figured that if he was being discharged a bit early, it would be

time I thought about what he had done to me before, I felt sick. So, I simply hung up and blocked his

me again using a different number. He got straight to the point, threatening me, “Irene, I know where you live. You should know what kind of person

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