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?”

forced apart and never got closure. You should

wasn’t for me and his

No one could predict what would have

her actions after losing Neil and her manipulative tactics, including using Hiram, proved she was obsessive.

if wanting to say something, but remained

to reach the shrine. Standing on the cobblestone steps, surrounded by lush trees, I felt a breeze

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

her hit me hard, and I

arms and sighed,

us, didn’t react to our conversation.

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

took us half an hour to reach the shrine.

weight was lifted off my

everything’s in the past now,” Faith whispered as we left the

Faith,” I replied, my voice

I believe in karma and reincarnation. It gives me spiritual solace,” Faith said with

to find the words.

night, or was it because Neil wasn’t there that she wasn’t as

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

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