Chapter 494

“I believe in him, too,” Karina responded, her voice strained with irritation. She finally got the hint and fell silent.

A thought suddenly crossed my mind. Could Louis be behind all of this? Or was there someone else involved?

For some reason, Russel came to mind.

But Russel was busy, working as a doctor in Eldoria. He wasn’t on speaking terms with his family because of me. It was unlikely he had time to meddle in Neil’s affairs.

Lost in my thoughts, we arrived at the base of Heavenly Mountain.

Heavenly Mountain was a sight to behold, majestic and awe-inspiring. It drew many

visitors, some to sightsee and others to pray for good luck at the shrine.

Karina, holding Hiram’s hand, pointed toward a cable car. “Let’s take that up the mountain.”

“Alright. Let’s go.” Faith agreed without argument.

We split into two groups for the cable car ride. Faith and I were in one car, with her helping

me look after the kids. Karina and Hiram took the other.

Faith was unusually quiet during the ride. It was clear that Whitmore Co. was in some serious trouble; otherwise, she would not be this upset. All I could do was avoid bringing up the subject and adding to her stress.

Eventually, Faith broke the silence. “Irene, I want Neil to send Karina away. We’ll compensate her generously. Essentially, we’re buying Hiram from her. Is that unfair?”

judge,” I sighed. “Neil and Karina were forced apart and never got closure. You should respect Neil’s feelings.

with him.”

wasn’t for me and his father, the Whitmores would’ve been

of the Whitmore family. No one could predict

was obsessive. She would stop at nothing to

if wanting to

twenty-minute walk ahead to

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the scent of

of the child Neil and I

losing her hit me hard, and I struggled to hold back

and sighed, “Serena, we’re here to say goodbye to your

following behind us, didn’t

want her to see my vulnerability, so I held back my

hour to reach the shrine. It was a solemn place filled with countless prayers.

I felt a great sense of relief, as if a weight was lifted off my chest. If this could alleviate some of our guilt and let

now,” Faith whispered as we left

I replied, my voice choked

the destiny to meet. I believe in karma and reincarnation. It gives me spiritual solace,” Faith said with a serene smile.

to find the

last night, or was it because Neil wasn’t there that she wasn’t

finally spoke. “Ms. Finch, did you know about Russel’s

was surprised. I wasn’t aware of this. Russel rarely discussed

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