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.

luxurious against Serena’s fair skin. The more Faith looked, the more

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 her grandchildren. So, I held my tongue.

point, Norah had finished preparing dinner. She called us to the dining

meal 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

the most talkative. I knew she was trying to

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conversation.

to say. She was already depressed, and

with an advisor,

her before, so naturally,

silently, casting me

felt somewhat drawn out, but after we finished, Ryan and Faith didn’t linger. After reminding me to take care of my health and safety,

naturally followed suit. As he was leaving, he turned

closed the living room door, blocking his view.

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

having more people at home would ensure safety.

the middle of changing

took the phone and felt a sinking feeling

It was Louis.

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

me before, I

called 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

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