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

the elevator, I pulled

hands are so cold, you should dress warmer” Neil glanced at my hands, not pushing

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

back to Sterling Estates, I was constantly probing how

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

night i followed Neil from the underground garage, passing by the game room. The door of the game room was open.

remembered Bonnie once knitted a scarf for Neil, but I wasn’t sure if it was the one on the couch.

scarf on the couch somewhere, but I

sofa in the living room. They both looked surprised

parents here. After I

cake on the table did I remember

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

Faith waved at me

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

family. Although they suddenly had an outsider like me, they didn’t look upset at all; rather, they were

watched me sit down next to his mother and then threw his coat aside, “You guys chat.

mother waved

a bit nervous, but they didn’t ask why I was here. They only inquired about

your mother, but I was afraid it wouldn’t be

even if you visit her, she cant respond to you. If she knew you cared about her,

Neil said he would handle it. If you need his help, just say it!”

Neil agreed to help

of clothes. His hair was uncombed, neatly falling on both sides of his face, making him look much

was wearing a very textured white cashmere sweater accompanied by loose black pants, making Neil look very clean and simple. However, his eyes were still habitually sharp.

my side and finally sat next to his father.

wine on the table and took

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