Once She Came Like a Flash novel Chapter 67

**Chapter 67**

Kayla had barely set foot back in her homeland when the thought of engaging in charity work seemed utterly absurd. How could she possibly juggle such a task amidst the whirlwind of her return?

Their last encounter at the hospital on Seraph Island lingered in her mind like a haunting melody. Renee had presented her with an intriguing proposition. If Kayla would agree to a single request, Sence would initiate the divorce from Adam.

At that moment, Kayla had braced herself for a demand that would challenge her ethics or a request for an extravagant sum of money. Instead, Renee’s request was surprisingly straightforward: she wanted Kayla to orchestrate a high-profile charity event at the Nurture Children’s Welfare Center.

From every angle, it seemed that this arrangement was nothing but advantageous for the Spencer family. With a resigned sigh, Kayla found herself agreeing, even though a nagging curiosity about Renee’s true intentions gnawed at her.

Then, a sudden spark of realization ignited within Kayla. Her pupils dilated in a rush of alarm.

“Could it be…?”

Was it possible that Renee intended to leverage the media presence, which the Spencers had orchestrated, to publicly unveil the hidden truths surrounding the events on Seraph Island?

Just moments ago, one of Kayla’s associates had mentioned that the man she had dispatched to harm Renee had been missing for over a week. Was it conceivable that Renee had managed to capture him?

“No! This cannot be happening!”

An overwhelming wave of panic surged through Kayla, her mind racing frantically as she scrambled to devise a counter-strategy.

“Renee, you cunning manipulator! I refuse to let you have your way today!”

The Nurture Children’s Welfare Center stood as the largest facility of its kind in Harborview City, serving as a sanctuary for over five hundred orphaned and disabled children. With the Spencer family putting on such a grand display of charity, a flurry of opportunistic businesspeople flocked to the center, eager to be part of the spectacle.

What was typically a quiet and overlooked place transformed into a bustling hub of activity. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as more and more individuals arrived, eager to show their support.

Watching the influx of businessmen, Renee felt a swell of satisfaction. At the very least, she had seized this opportunity to secure tangible benefits for the Nurture Children’s Welfare Center. Regardless of whether these guests were there to pay homage to the Spencer family or simply to bask in the limelight, one thing was certain: none of them would come empty-handed.

Throughout the morning, Renee immersed herself in the kitchen, helping prepare meals while stealing moments to engage with the children.

“Renee?”

Just as she was enjoying a playful game with a group of kids, a voice called out to her, breaking her concentration.

When he turned his attention back to her, warmth radiated from his eyes.

No wonder he had chosen her as his partner; she was a beacon of beauty, both inside and out. He felt a surge of gratitude for having found the right person to share his life with.

“If you love kids so much, why don’t we have one of our own?” he asked, his voice hopeful.

In an instant, Renee’s smile faltered. A shadow of sadness flickered in her eyes, almost imperceptibly.

Have a child?

The thought sent a shiver of anxiety through her. She feared that she might never experience the joy of motherhood in this lifetime.

People often proclaimed that a woman who couldn’t bear children was somehow incomplete.

Initially, she had scoffed at such notions, dismissing them as archaic and cruel. But as time passed, and she heard those words repeated, they began to seep into her consciousness, like a slow poison. It felt as though she had been brainwashed into believing that her inability to conceive would haunt her as the greatest regret of her life.