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.

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

other pair was put on Brandon.

but felt it would be too cold-hearted of me to reject their gifts after just

preparing dinner.

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

I knew she was

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conversation.

to say. She was already depressed, and I was worried that not

do you have time early 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 of the next month would be the best date. But we

her before, so naturally, I

our conversation silently,

linger. After reminding me

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

closed the living room

days later, I hired two more nannies. From then on, Norah would only look

more people at home would ensure

Finch, your phone is ringing.” I was in the middle of changing the kids’ clothes when? Norah walked in with my

took the phone and felt a sinking feeling in my

It was Louis.

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

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

Louis 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

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