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

got into the elevator, I pulled my

hands are so cold, you should dress warmer” Neil glanced

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

way back to Sterling Estates, I was constantly probing how much

too cunning and wouldn’t reveal any information to me. He only said he would do what he promised and wouldn’t talk about anything else

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

Neil, but I wasn’t sure if it was

scarf on

the sofa in the living room. They both looked surprised

expect to see Neil’s parents here. After I recovered from the surprise, I politely greeted them.

I saw the huge cake on the table did I remember that

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

Faith waved at me

over and sat down. Since I promised Neil to stay here for a month, I

Faith didn’t 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 were all smiles.

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

ahead!” Neils mother

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

I was afraid it wouldn’t be appropriate. Neil’s

your concern. My mom is still not awake, so even if you visit her, she cant respond to you. If she knew you cared about her,

it. If you need his help, just say

them how Neil agreed to

down in a change of clothes. His hair was uncombed, neatly falling on

making Neil look very

walked over to my side and finally sat next to his father.

up the wine on the table and took a sip, asking casually

everyone’s recent situation. If Irene was coming today, why didn’t you bring her back earlier?” Neifs mother said a