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.

his phone was

weight to make Louis think twice before messing with me.

a chat? There’s something I’d like to discuss with

an unexpected call from Karina.

the time; it was five o’clock. In a little while, after dinner, I could take the kids out for a walk. Besides, I

Neil and Ryan spill the beans about everything after they left

But if that

now’s not a good

you want to discuss your children with me?” Karina’s voice turned icy. “If Neil finds out they’re his, he’ll stop at nothing to take them from

beat at

Serena and Brandon

moment, I was thrown into confusion. This was something the Whitmore family would want

you?” I finally found my voice after

Head right when you come out. I’m

Norah to look after the kids

and light blue denim shorts. Her

me, she gestured towards a car parked nearby. “Get in. Let’s find a cooler place to talk. Your kids are taken

few other nannies at home, I was assured.

coffee and sat down facing each other, lost

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

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

Karina chuckled coldly. “He truly loved you, didn’t he? Not only did

were dripping

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