Chapter 416
“Right, we’re not even friends, Dr. Karina, Let’s make that clear. I chimed in, casting a shadow over Neil’s already gloomy mood.
Karina pretended to be disappointed, “You were once married, after all. There’s no need to be so indifferent. Perhaps, you could just be regular friends moving
forward.”
It was a pretense of reconciliation but, in reality, a display of triumph.
Wasn’t the frosty distance between Neil and me the perfect tonic to her insecurities?
“Whatever kind of friendship it is, I’m not interested. I haven’t had breakfast yet. I’m heading home.” I didn’t play along with Karina’s performance.
Once I found my car, I loaded up the groceries I’d bought and drove home.
If there was any chance of Neil and me being ‘regular friends; why would I have moved to Eldoria?
When I got home, Serena and Brandon were already awake.
Norah was making them exercise. Seeing me, she took the groceries from me, “Ms. Finch, I’ll start breakfast.”
Norah went to the kitchen, and I stayed with the kids.
During that time, my mom/sent a video call. Other than checking in on the kids, she wanted to talk about Lucas’ affairs. To my surprise, Lucas had drawn up a will. After the immediate family, my mom was next in line.
That meant that if something happened to Lucas’ immediate family, all his wealth would have gone to my mom.
a surprise to all
Lucas, had harbored a profound resentment towards my parents. My dad had decided to handle a business matter reasonably, which Lucas took as a
he had always kept his distance.
know what to say,”
her to get better. But even if she does, how
she had
Lucas still held his
Dad going to stay there for a while?” I asked, “Considering my aunt’s
“Yes, can you and
care of everything there and come back when
be careful of Neil and that Karina, okay?” Even in
to take Serena and Brandon for a paternity test. That would have
Norah had breakfast ready and called me over
rather
place at the table, “Dr. Russel, have you eaten?
Russel nodded, “Sure.”
then went to play with the kids, leaving Russel and me alone.
much to discuss between us.
with Karina, I
I wasn’t expecting was for him to
a diamond ring from his pocket. It was the same one he had given me once before, which I had returned.
was before me once again. His eyes were tired but sparkling. His voice was soft and sincere as he asked, “Irene,
“Why bring this up all of a
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