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.

golden bracelets looked beautiful and luxurious against Serena’s fair skin. The more Faith looked, the more satisfied she felt

other pair was

to refuse but felt it would be too cold-hearted of me to reject their gifts after just having refused Faith’s request to adopt Serena

finished preparing dinner.

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.

I knew she was

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conversation.

She was already depressed, and I was worried that not responding might emotionally upset her.

Heavenly Mountain,” Faith suggested. She had already consulted with an advisor, who suggested that

accompany her before, so

listened to our conversation silently,

somewhat drawn out, but after we finished, Ryan and Faith didn’t linger. After reminding me to

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

closed the living room door, blocking

then on, Norah would only look after the kids, while the other two would

people at home would ensure

was in the middle of changing the kids’ clothes when? Norah walked in with my

a sinking feeling

It was Louis.

math and figured that if he was being discharged a bit early, it would be normal.

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

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

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