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.

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

was put

of me to reject their gifts after just having refused Faith’s request to adopt Serena and Brandon as her grandchildren. So, I held

finished preparing dinner. She called

scene reminded me of the times when Neil and I weren’t divorced and would visit

was the most talkative. I knew she was trying to

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conversation.

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

suggested. She had already consulted with an advisor, who suggested

already agreed to accompany her before, so naturally, I had no objections

our conversation silently, casting me a

we finished, Ryan and Faith didn’t linger. After reminding

leaving, he turned to look at me

closed the living room door, blocking his

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

people at home would ensure

ringing.” I was in the middle of changing

phone and felt a sinking feeling in my

It was Louis.

and figured that if he was

before, I felt sick. So,

me, “Irene, I know where you live. You should know what kind of person I am. If you keep avoiding

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