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.

Neil met my eyes and shook his head with a smile. "You don't have to look at me with pity. In 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 life. I just didn't want to stay there anymore. I wanted to come back even though I knew what to expect when I did."

Theo's wrath.

I had seen it, and no one must know about it. Neil might never be able to gain his family's acknowledgment in his lifetime.

"Despite your mother being wrong, the fault 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 wrong. It was the previous generation who bore the blame.

Neil's head towered as he smiled.

"It's fine.

can get used to his col

shoulder. It's enough that I know

he's my family. I don't expect him to

accept me."

My gaze upon Neil gradually. I dared not believe that there could be such a good person in this world.

"Neil, are you an angel?"

"That's the first time I heard someone call me that."

"People are naturally selfish. Some would do whatever it takes to get what they want." Nicky, for example.

I did not want to think of this past.

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Neil just smiled at that. "I'm not as good as you think I am. I just know that's not mine."

This kind of self-awareness must hurt the most.

"Alright, it's late. I'll send you back."

"It's alright. I'll just take a cab back."

Neil lowered his head. "You're right. It wouldn't be good if President Grant were to catch us."

He did not even dare say Theo's name.

I stood up. "You should go home early too. Goodbye."

"Yes. Be careful on the road."

After bidding Neil goodbye, I flagged down a cab and left. Looking

through the car window, I saw.ne

I

rooted where he was before walking away silently.

Was there truly anyone who could get used to solitude...