Chapter 516

It turned out Neil knew about Louis and Russel’s collaboration all along.

“So, are you busy dealing with both of them now?” I asked.

“Yeah, and there are other company matters to handle, too. I can’t leave Hiram with Karina, which is why I turned to you.” Neil seemed to have made up his mind to let Karina go, but. he wanted to keep the kid.

If I were in his shoes, I would never accept someone else taking my child. But Karina’s actions were indeed horrifying. She was so fixated on Neil that she treated her own child like a mere tool.

“The problem is, I can’t help you, Neil.” I declined him once again. Hiram was very resistant towards me. Even if I pitied him for having an irresponsible mother, I just couldn’t take care of him.

If I had the time, I’d rather take care of Serena and Brandon myself.

“You have to help me.” Neil’s tone was firm. “I’ll make you a deal. If Russel and Louis stop troubling for me, I’ll let bygones be bygones and won’t seek revenge. Are you satisfied with this?”

The calmness on the surface was all a facade. Russel seemed to have tricked me, yet not tricked me at the same time.

“Let’s talk when I get back.” I was currently busy with sending off my two kids. I had no time to deal with Neil and someone else’s child.

“Where are you going?” Neil caught onto the key point of my words. “When will you be back?”

to report my whereabouts to

none of your business. I’ll be back the day after tomorrow. Then, I’ll give you my answer. But you should also think about what you promise me. If you and Russel keep this up, you’ll only drag me down. I’m living my life peacefully, and I don’t have time to be a

their conflict had nothing to do with me, they could even break into each other’s houses and

involves me, I had no choice. Even if I tried to turn a blind eye, trouble would

lived twice, I was not naive enough to think I could avoid all troubles.

directly before, without giving Russel any hope, none of this would have happened.” Neil’s voice was heavy

Stop wasting your time here, okay? You and Russel have the same brain structure. How can you both not

speechless. His lips curved coldly, devoid of any emotion, and his eyes were just

had nothing for Karina but a sense of responsibility, there was still a Hiram between us. I was not a generous woman, and I had to consider

family was certainly important, but I didn’t want Serena and Brandon

to send the children to my parents’ place. Until the matters here were resolved, I didn’t want Neil to see the kids again,

ignored Neil, returned to my car,

the time needed for breaks and to feed the kids and change their diapers, had significantly extended the journey. It was almost midnight when we finally arrived

now. The last time visited, I was seeking help for my family. But now…

my eyes reddened a bit,

parents were still awake and waiting for me. They hurriedly came out to greet me, taking the

my two little treasures! It’s been so long since I’ve seen you. I miss you so much!” My mom, looking like she missed them dearly, kissed Brandon in her arms and then reached out to kiss Serena, who was in my

a bit tired. I let Eliza bring down some of the kids’ stuff from the car, then I was ready to rest

food wafted over from the dining room, and

some food?” I

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