Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 261

1s your previous promise still valid?” I asked, swallowing my pride

I knew Ned wouldn’t use my dad’s situation to trick me If my dad was really framed, I needed to have the chance to see him, understand the whole situation, and then make a plan

“Which one?” The coldness faded from Neil’s face. He appeared more relaxed, but he acted clueless on purpose.

“If I stay in Sterling Estates for half a month, can I see my dad?” I was determined. Even if my dad blamed me in the future, I would never regret this.

If my dad was wronged, I couldn’t just sit and watch him suffer

If my mom wake up and found out what happened to my dad, she’d be heartbroken.

Neil’s smirk grew wider. He let go of my hand and corrected me, “It’s a month.”

“Wasn’t it twenty days?” I frowned

“Why did you just arbitrarily change it to half a month? Now you need my help. so I should have the right to tweak the terms. Neil said shamelessly

I wanted to retort, but Neil’s gaze made me realize my position. If I refused him now, I’d be driving my dad to a dead end

‘Fine, I agree, but I want to see my dad within three days I also made my demand.

“No problem” Neil answered crisply. “Lets go back to Sterling Estates now.”

“I haven’t packed yet!” I replied

“No need. Everything’s ready at Sterling Estates. You just go straight there. And theres someone waiting for us there today. After saying this, Neil dragged me into the elevator, completely disregarding my opinion

His hand was warm, unlike mine, which was cold as ice in winter

I pulled my hand from Neils

so cold, you should dress warmer” Neil glanced at my

matter how much I dressed, it wouldn’t solve the problem of my cold hands. In

was constantly probing

was too cunning and wouldn’t reveal any information to me. He only said he would do what

lit, giving off a warm vibe in the cold winter night i followed Neil from the underground garage, passing by the game room. The door of the game room was open. I saw a scarf casually draped on

remembered Bonnie once knitted a scarf for Neil, but I wasn’t sure if

red chunky scarf on the

parents were sitting on the sofa in the living room. They both

After I

on the table did

was her birthday today, so I felt a bit awkward about not bringing a gift.

waved at me enthusiastically.

to stay here

invite other friends and relatives but just had a simple celebration with her family. Although they suddenly had an outsider like me, they didn’t look upset at all; rather, they

down next to his mother and then threw his coat aside, “You guys chat. I’m going to take a shower.”

ahead!” Neils mother

my presence here today would cause any misunderstandings with Neil’s parents, so I was a bit nervous, but they didn’t ask why I was here. They only inquired about the situation at my

but I was

so even if you visit her, she cant respond to you. If she knew you cared about her, she would be very

help investigate your dad’s case, but Neil said he would handle it. If you need his

Neil agreed

change of clothes. His hair was uncombed, neatly falling

accompanied by loose black pants, making Neil look

to my side and finally

wine on the table

was coming today, why didn’t you bring her back earlier?” Neifs mother said a