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.

looked beautiful and luxurious against Serena’s fair skin. The more Faith looked, the more satisfied she felt with her choice.

pair was

their gifts after just having refused Faith’s request to adopt Serena

had finished preparing dinner. She called us

awkward. The scene reminded me of the times when Neil

table, Faith was the most talkative. I

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conversation.

depressed, and I was

a trip to Heavenly Mountain,” Faith suggested. She had already consulted with an advisor, who

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

silently, casting me

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

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

the living room door, blocking his

would only look after

people at

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

the phone and felt a sinking feeling in my

It was Louis.

hospital? I did some mental math and figured that

me before, I felt sick. So, I simply hung

a different number. He got straight to the point, threatening me, “Irene, I know where you live. You should know

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