Chapter 303

Neil was working his butt off from dawn to dusk with a constant frown on his face.

Ryan pulled him aside for a chat, and I pretended to be oblivious. Whatever father and son were discussing, it wasn’t my place to butt

When mealtime rolled around, Neil and Ryan finally joined us in the dining room. Faith and Hannah had cooked up a storm, and the food looked mouth-watering

Usually, meals were a cheerful affair. But the atmosphere had tumed heavy because of the document. I couldn’t help but steal glances at Neil, trying to figure out what was going through his head.

Whenever he caught me looking at him, he’d give me a quick glance, and his frown would deepen.

This made me nervous. Was it something about me?

If so, Neil’s reaction suggested that I’d done something to upset him, and he knew about it.

I racked my brain but couldn’t think of anything that could piss Neil off unless there was some proof that I was taking advantage of him.

Everyone was lost in their thoughts during the meal. After we finished, we all retreated to our rooms..

“I think I’ll sleep in the study tonight,” Neil suddenly announced when we got back to our bedroom.

“Sure, whatever,” I responded nonchalantly

I got into bed and started messing around on my phone.

Neil gave me a quick glance, then turned and walked out.

I had thought that Christmas would be a happy and relaxed time with Ryan and Faith around, but I quickly realized that wasn’t the case.

in separate rooms. He didn’t tell me why, but knowing him, if he found out I’d done

gradually ruled out that possibility. He must have been upset about something

to you,” said Faith one morning She looked

up?” I asked. It was just the two of us in the living room. Neil was out on business, and Ryan was having a smoke outside. Hannah

to struggle

It’s fine,” I assured

my hand, her expression full of worry. “Irene, you already know about Karina, right? And about her being pregnant

just nodded and waited for Faith

even lower as she said, “Neil didn’t believe it at first, so he had it investigated. The document we received a few days ago was the result of the investigation, but it wasn’t delivered by

the findings?” I asked calmly

rescued. It showed that she was indeed pregnant at the

lie to say I wasn’t affected. But I had

then, and if they weren’t being careful, getting pregnant is

of Karina but because he feels he’s let you down. He’s afraid you’ll push him away again, reject him… Faith tried to

Nell’s mother, and it was normal for her to defend him.

and said, “That’s all water under the

and a faint smile appeared on her face. “Irene, you’re still my favorite. If you and Neil could get back together, our whole family would make it up

slightly, thinking if Neil could settle my dad and Oscar’s issues quickly, I could

a bit tired. I think I’ll take a nap, I

she said, patting my

quietly got up and headed upstairs.

so I veered off to my mom’s room. Although she couldnt answer any of my questions, just

mom’s hand, I gently stroked her palm and started talking to

the sooner you wake up, the better your recovery will be. You cant just keep

as I finished speaking, I felt my

I was stunned.

my imagination?

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