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 looked, the more satisfied she

pair was put on Brandon.

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

finished preparing dinner. She called us to the dining

the atmosphere was somewhat awkward. The scene reminded me of the times when Neil and I

most talkative. I knew she was

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conversation.

what to say. She was already depressed, and I was

had already consulted with an advisor, who suggested that the third of the next month would be the best date. But we would need to fly there a

her before, so naturally, I had no

listened to our conversation silently,

didn’t linger. After reminding me to take care of

suit. As he was leaving, he turned to look at me one last time.

room door, blocking

only look

at home

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

phone and felt a sinking feeling in my

It was Louis.

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

before, I

the point, threatening me, “Irene, I know where you live. You should know what kind

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