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.
The golden bracelets looked beautiful and luxurious against Serena’s fair skin. The more Faith looked, the more satisfied she felt with her choice.
pair was
be too cold-hearted of me to reject their gifts after just having refused Faith’s request to adopt Serena and Brandon as her grandchildren. So, I held my tongue.
preparing dinner. She
the times when Neil and I weren’t divorced
table, Faith was the most talkative. I knew she was trying to engage me in
say. She was already depressed, and I was worried that not responding might emotionally upset
early next month? We could go on a trip to Heavenly Mountain,” Faith suggested. She had already consulted with an advisor, who suggested that the third of the next month would be the best
agreed to accompany her before, so naturally, I had
silently, casting me a glance.
and Faith didn’t linger. After reminding me to take care of my
was leaving, he turned to look
the living room door, blocking his view.
From then on, Norah would only look after the kids, while the other
way, having more people at home would ensure
your phone is ringing.” I was in the middle of changing the kids’
the phone and felt a sinking feeling in my
It was Louis.
the hospital? I did some mental math and figured that if he was being discharged a
thought about what he had done to me before, I felt sick. So, I simply hung up and
the point, threatening me, “Irene, I know where you live. You should know what kind of person I am. If you keep
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