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.

skin. The more Faith looked, the more

was put on Brandon.

too cold-hearted of me to reject their gifts after just

preparing dinner. She called us

atmosphere was somewhat awkward. The scene reminded me of the times when Neil and I weren’t divorced and would

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

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conversation.

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

next month? We could go on a trip to Heavenly Mountain,” Faith suggested. She had already consulted with an advisor, who suggested that the third

so naturally, I had no

silently,

Faith didn’t linger.

naturally followed suit. As he was leaving, he turned

living room

hired two more nannies. From then on, Norah would only look after the kids, while the other two would

more people at home would ensure

ringing.” I was in the middle of changing the kids’ clothes when? Norah walked in with

took the phone and felt a sinking

It was Louis.

be in the hospital? I did some mental math and figured that if he

had done to me before, I felt sick. So, I simply hung

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 I am. If you keep avoiding me, I might do something

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