The Woman From Hell

Neil turned his head to look at me. "I can tell you about it, but please promise me not to reveal that you already know about this if President Grant doesn't bring this up with you, alright?"

I nodded. "Alright. I promise. As long as Theo says nothing, so will I."

Hearing me promise him, Neil slowly began to speak, "We're actually brothers. The kind who share the same father but have different mothers."

I had actually guessed it. I noted the somewhat complicated expression on Neil's face. Things did not seem that simple.

Neil took a deep breath and slowly continued, "But things are not as you think. They weren't in love with each other, and my mother used all kinds of means to conceive me. She even asked the Grants for money after giving birth to me and then left me to go somewhere else. I probably wouldn't be alive today if it were not for my father's soft heart."

So that was why Theo said Neil's mother was a vain person.

My heart ached slightly for Neil. "So, you've been alone abroad all these years?"

"Yes. After all, I was not to be exposed, and if my existence was known to the outside world, the Grants would suffer the shame. Hence, I've been living abroad. Although I avoid contact with the Grants, they provide me with living expenses every month before I was capable. I was brought up by a nanny."

Such a life hidden away must have been so painful.

It was no wonder he told Theo that he did not want to live abroad alone anymore.

"To live 20 years without anyone asking about you... You must be very sad." I looked at him.

fact, although I was alone, at least I had no worries when it came to food on the table and clothes on my back. I could live a good life even without my parents' care. I was content and enjoyed my

Theo's wrath.

about it. Neil might never be

is not yours. You're very kind. I apologize to you on Theo's behalf." I understood Theo's anger but also felt sorry for what happened to Neil. None of them were in the

head towered

"It's fine.

used

It's enough

I don't expect him

accept me."

believe that there could be

you an

time I heard someone call me

naturally selfish. Some would do whatever it takes to get what they want."

want to think

"But you're different."

that. "I'm not as good as you think I am.

self-awareness must

late. I'll

I'll just take