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 a row, Neil and I slept in separate rooms. He didn’t tell me why, but knowing him, if he found out I’d done something to betray him,

He must have been

need to talk to you,” said Faith one morning She

just the two of us in the living room. Neil was out on business, and Ryan was having a smoke outside. Hannah was busy

deeply and seemed to struggle with

It’s fine,”

worry. “Irene, you already know about Karina, right? And about her being

didn’t deny it, just nodded and waited for Faith

said, “Neil didn’t believe it at first, so he had it investigated. The document we received a few days ago was the result

findings?” I

was rescued. It showed that she was indeed pregnant at the time, just one or two months along Faith looked at me apologetically as she

fist slightly. It would be a lie to say I wasn’t affected. But I

composure.

together then, and if they weren’t

Neil has been gloomy these past few days. Not because of Karina but because he feels he’s

it was normal

said, “That’s all

seemed relieved, and a faint smile appeared on her face. “Irene, you’re still my favorite. If you and

could settle my dad and Oscar’s issues quickly, I could leave sooner.

a bit tired. I think I’ll take a nap,

some rest,’ she said, patting my

peaceful expression, I quietly got up and headed upstairs.

Although she couldnt

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

sooner you wake up, the better your recovery will be. You cant just keep lying in bed, right?

I felt my mom’s

I was stunned.

it my

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