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.

calling back, his phone was switched off.

held enough weight to make

chat? There’s something I’d like

I received an unexpected call from Karina.

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

after

for Karina to seek me out. But if that was

not a good time,” I declined

they’re his, he’ll stop at nothing to take them from you. What will

beat at

be so sure Serena and Brandon were Neil’s children?

Whitmore family would want to do, but why was Karina the one

found my voice after a while.

you come out. I’m under the tree

after the kids before quickly heading

dressed in a white tank top and light blue denim shorts. Her

find a cooler place to talk. Your kids are

a few other nannies at home,

drove 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

in her eyes hard to miss. My emotions mirrored hers, but I kept a poker face.

find out?”

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

dripping

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