Chapter 472

Neil and Karina should be by Hiram’s side at this important moment. Where else could they possibly be?

I felt a twinge of confusion, but I didn’t dwell on it. Mitch brought me a plate of cupcakes. “Have something to eat.”

“Thank you, I replied, taking one of the cupcakes and nibbling on it absentmindedly. After a few bites, I left it aside and went upstairs to check on the kids.

Serena usually napped a lot, sometimes for an hour or two. But today was a bit noisy. I feared she might wake up when I didn’t know.

Treading lightly, I made my way to the second floor. Serena’s guest room was at the very end of the hallway, and I had to pass by one room to get there. I didn’t pay much attention to it at first, but then I heard Neil’s voice, sounding extremely indifferent, coming from that room. “You should know it’s not possible, Karina. I don’t want to complicate things between us.”

I paused and realized that the door was slightly ajar, allowing their conversation to drift out into the hallway.

Karina was there too?

Eavesdropping was impolite; but at that moment, I couldn’t help but listen in.

“Why? Don’t you want to give Hiram a complete family?” Karina’s voice wasn’t as composed as usual. It’trembled slightly.

“Isn’t this a complete family now? Just because we’re not married doesn’t mean I’m not his father. All that matters is that he feels loved.” Neil’s words were firm and left little room for argument.

I was stunned. I thought him considering Karina as Hiram’s mother was just an excuse, but it turned out he really didn’t have feelings for her anymore.

facade. Even if the Whitmore family accepted Hiram immediately after her

I was in the same position,

“I don’t need a wedding. Just a marriage license would

Neil

when the threat was something he didn’t care

he would have agreed to Kitty’s demands long ago instead of waited for Kitty to repeatedly seek out Karina’s

was cold-hearted in this

nothing for me.” Neil’s voice grew

hall. I quickly retreated to the end of the hallway and entered the room. Serena was sound asleep and undisturbed by the noise, but my own mind was

with Karina both surprised

Karina’s narrow-minded nature, she’d likely blame me for this. My thoughts were a

up after a while, cooing and making noises to signal

I couldn’t tell what she was thinking. She stared blankly

her death, moved abroad, secretly gave birth to Hiram, and raised him on her own. She endured

wouldn’t

past Karina with Serena in my arms, she looked surprised to see me. “Ms. Finch, what were you

daughter to

floor is a private area. Please refrain from going up there without permission,” Karina responded sharply, her usual composure

not interested in your private affairs, don’t worry.” I said, meeting

time I reached the ground floor.

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