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?”

were forced apart

with him.”

for me and his father,

of the Whitmore family. No one

losing Neil and her manipulative tactics, including using Hiram, proved she was obsessive.

if wanting to say something, but remained silent.

We still had a twenty-minute walk ahead to reach the shrine. Standing on the cobblestone steps, surrounded by lush trees, I felt

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the scent

aura calmed me briefly, but that peace was short-lived as thoughts of the child Neil and I lost crept in. We were here to fulfill a wish in her honor.

losing her hit me hard, and

Serena in her arms and sighed, “Serena, we’re here to say

didn’t react to

my vulnerability, so I held back my tears and forced myself to

half an hour to reach the shrine. It was

the instructions to fulfill our wish. 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 my child rest in peace, then it was worth it.

in the past now,” Faith whispered as we left

replied, my voice choked with emotion.

to meet. I believe in karma and reincarnation. It gives me spiritual solace,” Faith said

unable to find

Was it the events of last night, or was it because Neil wasn’t there that

down to the cable car, Karina finally spoke.

aware of this. Russel

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