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

weight to

a chat? There’s something I’d like to

afternoon, I received an unexpected call from Karina.

take the kids out for a walk. Besides, I had no

beans about everything after they left my place a

make sense for Karina to seek me out. But if that was indeed the situation, I’d rather avoid her, fearing she might

now’s not a good

want to discuss your children with me?” Karina’s voice turned icy. “If Neil finds out they’re

heart skipped a beat at her

could Karina be so sure Serena and

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

finally found my voice after

right when you come out. I’m under the tree there.” Karina hung up after her instructions.

look after the kids before quickly heading

not too far away, dressed in a white tank top and light blue denim shorts. Her

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

Norah and a few other nannies at home, I was

to a nearby mall and chose a secluded cafe. We ordered some coffee and sat down facing each other, lost in our own thoughts for a

her coffee, the agitation in her eyes hard to miss. My emotions

out. How did you find out?” I

he? Not only did he happily play daddy, he even went to great lengths to cover up

dripping

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