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 necessary.

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

not picky,” Gina replied calmly.

eat then,” Neil said.

respectfully waited for Neil to start eating before her. Neil noticed how meticulous she was.

Neil’s expression turned.cold, He answered but

spent time

so I won’t be back, Gabriel said. If he returned, his father would nag at him about. marrying again. The two of them always argued when that happened. Gabriel didn’t want to ruin his father’s birthday party

in his twenties and was the only one unmarried. His grandchildren were the same

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

a rare congenital illness and numerous internationally renowned doctors declared treatment hopeless. His muscles would atrophy and he would

was now twenty–six. His body had begun deteriorating. His right pinky finger

21 May

Chapter 13

up. He used his health as an excuse to postpone

for his illness. Other than Neil, none knew. It was essential to keep it a secret as

remained elusive. Even the high–reward. missing person task he posted on the

not hopeless. Hurry back. I want to introduce you to someone.” Neil refrained from being too direct, especially with

focused on eating.