Chapter 490

Louis was ticked off by my blunt words, but it was evident there was a newfound wariness in his eyes. “Irene, are you really that dense? Have you forgotten how Neil used to treat you?”

He was trying to stoke my hatred for Neil, to reel me into his scheme against him.

But what I couldn’t comprehend was why he believed I’d agree. All I wanted was to steer clear of Neil. Why on earth would I want to get into the mess?

“What happened in the past is in the past. I don’t want to waste time dwelling on it. You’ve got the wrong person, Louis.” I replied, maintaining my firm stance.

“Yes, the past is the past. But the pain Neil caused you isn’t. Scars always remain,” Louis persisted. “You and Neil don’t share any children, just a bitter past. We should be the perfect team!”

Perfect team, my foot. This guy was clearly off his rocker.

I remained silent, and Louis’s tone grew increasingly desperate.

“Do you really think I’m the only one out to get Neil? Even if you hold onto your old feelings and refuse to act against him, there will always be others who want to bring him down. You’ll find out soon enough, just you wait.”

Were there other people trying to get at Neil?

I was puzzled. What did Louis mean by “bring him down”? Would Neil’s life be in danger?

Before I got a chance to clarify, Louis hung up.

back, his phone was

my threat held enough weight to make Louis think twice before

meet up for a chat? There’s something I’d like to discuss with you.”

an unexpected call

little while, after dinner, I could take the kids out for a walk. Besides, I had no desire to ‘discuss’ anything with Karina, let

Neil and Ryan spill the beans about everything after they left

Karina to seek me out. But if that was indeed the situation, I’d rather avoid her,

not a good time,” I declined

your children with me?” Karina’s voice turned icy. “If Neil finds out they’re his, he’ll stop at nothing

heart skipped a beat at her

so sure Serena

This was something the Whitmore family would want

I finally found my

when you come out. I’m under the

asked Norah to look after the kids before quickly heading out.

light blue denim shorts. Her

a car parked nearby. “Get in. Let’s find a cooler place to talk. Your

other nannies at home, I was assured.

and chose a secluded cafe. We ordered some coffee and sat down facing each other, lost

coffee, the agitation in her eyes hard to miss. My emotions mirrored hers, but I kept

it out. How did you find out?” I broke the silence with a

truly loved you, didn’t he? Not only did he happily play daddy, he even went to great lengths to cover up your lies. All to help Neil

were dripping with

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