Chapter 494

“I believe in him, too,” Karina responded, her voice strained with irritation. She finally got the hint and fell silent.

A thought suddenly crossed my mind. Could Louis be behind all of this? Or was there someone else involved?

For some reason, Russel came to mind.

But Russel was busy, working as a doctor in Eldoria. He wasn’t on speaking terms with his family because of me. It was unlikely he had time to meddle in Neil’s affairs.

Lost in my thoughts, we arrived at the base of Heavenly Mountain.

Heavenly Mountain was a sight to behold, majestic and awe-inspiring. It drew many visitors, some to sightsee and others to pray for good luck at the shrine.

Karina, holding Hiram’s hand, pointed toward a cable car. “Let’s take that up the mountain.”

“Alright. Let’s go.” Faith agreed without argument.

We split into two groups for the cable car ride. Faith and I were in one car, with her helping me look after the kids. Karina and Hiram took the other.

Faith was unusually quiet during the ride. It was clear that Whitmore Co. was in some serious trouble; otherwise, she would not be this upset. All I could do was avoid bringing up the subject and adding to her stress.

Eventually, Faith broke the silence. “Irene, I want Neil to send Karina away. We’ll compensate her generously. Essentially, we’re buying Hiram from her. Is that unfair?”

were forced apart and never

it wasn’t for me and his

the Whitmore family. No one could

manipulative tactics, including using Hiram, proved she was obsessive. She would stop

wanting to say

had a twenty-minute walk ahead to reach the shrine. Standing on the cobblestone steps, surrounded by

was short-lived as thoughts of the child Neil and I lost crept in. We were here to

hit me hard, and I struggled to

her arms and sighed, “Serena, we’re here to say goodbye to your sister.”

behind us, didn’t react to our conversation.

didn’t want her to see my vulnerability, so I held back my tears and

reach the shrine. It was a solemn place

fulfill our wish. I felt a great sense of relief, as if a weight was lifted

the past now,” Faith whispered as we left the shrine.

I replied, my voice

just didn’t have the destiny to meet. I believe in karma and reincarnation. It gives me spiritual solace,” Faith said with a serene smile. You wouldn’t guess that she was

nodded, unable to

Karina remained silent. Was it the events of last night, or

Karina finally spoke. “Ms. Finch, did you know

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