When She Stops Playing Nice

Chapter 13

“No, of course not!” Neil denied quickly. He even wondered if he had upset Gina.

Since Neil wasn’t intending to switch doctors, Gina was unaffected. If Neil didn’t want her help, he could say so.

“You can tell me if there’s something else. No need to look for Dr. Genevieve, Gina hinted. It was the best she could do. After all, she didn’t know Neil well. However, Neil was generous. He paid her 10 million dollars for her treatment last time and two million dollars for the medicine this time. In return, Gina was generous too.

“Sure.” Neil nodded. “Hungry, lass? Let’s go out to eat.”

“Okay,” Gina replied.

When Gina left the study. Ethan was shocked to see her. ‘She couldn’t be here because of the engagement, right?‘ he thought.

Ethan’s heart skipped a beat. When Neil came out, Ethan asked hurriedly, “Grandpa, why is Gina here? Is she forcing me to marry her?”

Neil rolled his eyes. “Do you think you’re that good?” Neil could tell Gina wasn’t interested in Ethan.

Ethan was confused. Having seen Gina last night and again now, Ethan’s mood plummeted. When he saw Gina sitting next to Neil, he was stunned

Neil was slightly embarrassed. “Is it too noisy, Gina? Shall I arrange a private room for us? We can eat there.”

think it was

to the food. “See anything you like? If not, tell me. I’ll get them to make it for

not picky,” Gina replied calmly.

then,” Neil said.

waited for Neil to start eating before her. Neil noticed how meticulous she was. The more he with Gina, the more he

answered but waited for

spent time

again. The two of them always argued when that happened. Gabriel didn’t

if you’re not here?” Neil was upset. He had Gabriel quite late in his life. Gabriel was now in his twenties and was the only one unmarried. His grandchildren were

didn’t want to argue when Neil was ill. He said, “Dad, you know

declared treatment hopeless. His muscles would atrophy and

now twenty–six. His body had begun

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Chapter 13

excuse to postpone marriage.

been undergoing secret treatments for his illness. Other than Neil, none knew. It was essential to keep it a secret as some might take action if

for Genevieve. Unfortunately, she remained elusive. Even the high–reward. missing person task he posted on the hacker web

back. I want to introduce you to someone.” Neil refrained from being too direct,

Gina focused on