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?”

and never got closure. You should respect Neil’s feelings. Don’t let it affect your relationship with

me and his father, the Whitmores

family. No

her manipulative tactics, including using Hiram, proved she was obsessive. She would stop at nothing to achieve her

wanting to say something,

reach the shrine. Standing

calmed me briefly, but that peace was short-lived as thoughts of the child Neil and I lost crept in.

me hard, and I struggled

expression grew solemn. She glanced at Serena in her arms and sighed, “Serena, we’re here to say goodbye to your

us, didn’t react to our conversation.

didn’t expect her to show sympathy. I just didn’t want her to see my vulnerability, so I held back my tears and

hour to reach the shrine. It was

a great sense of relief, as if a weight was lifted off my chest. If this could alleviate some of our guilt and let my child rest in peace,

now,” Faith whispered as we left the

I replied, my voice

was my beloved grandchild, too. We 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

nodded, unable to find

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

to the cable car, Karina finally spoke. “Ms. Finch, did you know about Russel’s

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