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

we got into the elevator, I pulled my hand from

should dress warmer” Neil glanced at my hands, not pushing further

of my cold hands. In fact, I was already

the way back to Sterling Estates, I was constantly probing how much Neil knew about

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

in the cold winter night i followed Neil from the underground garage, passing by the game room.

knitted a scarf for Neil, but I wasn’t sure if it was the one on

have seen that dark red chunky scarf on the couch somewhere, but I couldn’t remember where

Neil’s parents were sitting on the sofa in the

to see Neil’s parents here. After I

when I saw the huge cake on the table

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

waved at

stay here for

year, 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

threw his coat aside, “You guys chat. I’m going to

mother waved

I was a bit nervous, but they

should have gone to see your mother, but I was afraid it wouldn’t

My mom is still not awake, so even if you visit her, she cant respond to you.

wanted to help investigate your dad’s case, but Neil said he would handle it. If

didn’t tell them how Neil agreed to help me.

of clothes. His hair was uncombed, neatly falling on both sides

black pants, making Neil look very clean and simple. However,

to my side and finally sat

up the wine on the table and took a sip,

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