Chapter 227

I closed the door, keeping myself apart from Neil and Bonnie

I looked down at the contract in my hand and took a deep breath. A weight was finally lifted from

After returning to Rosemont, Stella gave me a call.

my

heart.

“Rena, Ali told me something really bizarre. I’ve also mentioned it to Mitch.” Her voice was filled with confusion.

“Shoot”

I was visiting my mom in the hospital. I massaged her hand while answering Stella.

Alicia bumped into Louis Aldridge in the Dreamscape District, and at the time, Louis was having dinner with a company’s head. This company was one of Whitmore Co’s strongest competitors. They had a huge rivalry over resources a few years back.

Wasn’t Louis Neil’s friend? Why was he dining with Whitmore Co’s competitor?

It was indeed weird, but since Mitch knew about it, he’d definitely tell Neil.

“Rena, my guess might sound like a conspiracy theory “Stella lowered her voice, “Who leaked that news about Neil’s father? I asked Halley. The anonymous person seemed to know the Whitmore family really well. Could it be Louis?”

This guess gave me goosebumps, “No way night? Louis has no reason to do that!”

“Exactly! Isn’t he just the son of a driver from the Whitmore family? The Whitmores have helped him and his dad a lot. Why would he do that?” Stella was also puzzled

After chatting with Stella for a while, I hung up, but my mind was racing. Did Neil already know about this?

If his dad really had a love child… I couldn’t even imagine

Neil, if he indeed had a half-sibling, he’d probably flip the

to Rosemont, besides working. I met with Russel quite often. We both tacitly avoided talking about the night before I left for the trip.

but he wouldn’t admit to being instigated. We

now

from the hospital.

me into deep sorrow. I felt like it was all my

rang. My dad went to open the door. His angry

and went over, only to see Neil.

was afraid my dad would attack Neil again, so I pushed Neil into the yard and let

want to get back with you or accept your compensation. My mom might become a vegetable What more do you want? I divorced you and hurt your pride, but I’ve paid a high enough price!”

bad mood. After seeing

hadn’t rested in days. He had dark circles under his eyes and an overall gloomy look. Normally I wouldn’t lash out at bim in this state,

said, I’m sorry I just wanted to check on you”

you understand that? My family’s already in chaos. Do you want to make my dad sick as well?” I choked

with Evershine Enterprises, but I didn’t expect fate

down

wipe away my tears, his eyes were

like a poisonous vine, suffocating me. My past obsession with him had now

began when I married him.

despair washed over me, “Do I need to kneel

Neil could react, I was already on my knees. If kneeling and begging would make him leave my life for good

wished for my parents to be healthy and for my family to live a

me in shock. He couldn’t believe I would do

to help me

me, take Bonnie, and leave my life. The people I owe the most are my parents. I’ve ruined them!” I looked up at

lived a comfortable life for many years. Now, my dad was about to retire, and my mom was in a coma. They only had me as their daughter, so I had to take up the responsibility of taking care of the family.

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