On the way back to the hotel, Neera made a call to her aunt Adriana, who was living abroad, and told her what happened at the Garcia family residence earlier.
Adriana sounded disappointed after she heard that. âI knew he must be planning something when he asked you to return to Kingsview, but I didnât expect itâd be like that⦠He never considers your happiness at all!â
Neera was not as disappointed. She did not bear any hope for her father to care for her anyway.
If he had, he would not have kicked her out of the house and cut off all contact for six years.
He would have probably forgotten about her if not that she could bring him some financial benefit!
Despite her derision toward her father, Neera remained calm. âDonât worry, Aunt Adriana. Iâm not going to agree to the marriage⦠Iâll find some other way to reclaim my motherâs shares for me. No one can claim what rightfully belongs to me.â
âMm, I believe in you,â Adriana said.
She felt sorry for Neera. Her elder brother Alfonso had been cruel to the poor girl.
11:09 Sun, 6 Aug Chapter 11 They Will Have a Daddy Neera would have suffered, but she was highly ambitious and made a name for herself.
As much as Adriana was indignant, there was no point in mentioning things that happened in the past. That would only make Neera sad. Adriana changed the topic and said, âAre you used to life back at Kingsview? Have you found a place to stay? How are the triplets?â
Neera smiled and said, âEverythingâs okay so far. Weâre still staying in a hotel because our funds are frozen for now. I canât buy a house yet, but I should go and find a rental property in a couple of days. As for the triplets, theyâre always thinking of where to visit next. I think theyâre more like tourists than anything else.â
Adriana smiled. âYouâve only been gone for two days, but I miss them already. Iâll help you solve your house problem. I have a friend whoâs migrating overseas, and she wants to sell a mansion. The location is ideal, and the furniture is all brandânew. You can move there for now and only pay after you have the funds.â
Neera wanted to decline her auntâs request because she did not want to trouble her, but after considering the appointment with the Beauvort family, she agreed to it instead.
She was thinking of declining the appointment. It was not because she did not have a good impression of the Beauvort family but because she did not want the Garcia family to be involved.
She nodded and said, âThank you, Aunt Adriana.â
AV Sun, 6 Chapter 11 They Will Have a Daddy âI never knew you can be so polite!â Adriana joked.
Neera smiled warmly. They chatted for a while before ending the call.
As soon as the call ended, Adriana sent a message to Harvey. âHarvey! Iâve already done what you asked me to do. Iâve paid for the house at No. 2, Imperial Gardens, you wanted in full. But why are you hiding this from your mother? What are you three planning this time?â
Harvey grinned happily when he saw the message. He replied, âNothing. I only want to give Mommy a surprise. Thanks for your help, GrandâAunt Adriana! You must keep this a secret, okay?â
Adriana was not going to say no to Harvey.
There was a reason why Harvey wanted that house. It was because⦠Jean lived at No.
1, Imperial Gardens!
That was next door to their future house!
Of course, Neera did not know all that.
As soon as she returned to the hotel, she told Sammy, âHelp me cancel the appointment with the Beauvort family.â
11:09 Sun, 6 Aug Chapter 11 They Will Have a Daddy The triplets were shocked to hear that!
3 Harvey managed to maintain his cool. He asked, âWhy, Mommy? Is there a problem with the appointment?â
âNo⦠I have my reasons to cancel it. The Beauvort family should look for someone else to solve their problem. Iâm sure theyâre rich enough to do that.â
Sammy did not agree. He tried to convince her, âYou should really reconsider your decision, Mommy. Are you sure you donât want 50 million dollars? Also, they wonât have a good impression of us if we cancel the appointment now.â
Penny also tried to convince Neera. âYeah, Mommy. Itâs not good to go back against your word. Iâve heard that the patient is in a really critical condition, and they mustâve exhausted their options before they found you. Arenât you oathâbound to save people?â
Neera felt a little guilty.
She knew it was not very professional of her to cancel the appointment now, but she was thoroughly repulsed by what the Garcia family was planning.
Nothing good would come out of it if she continued to be involved.
She insisted on her decision. âIâm sorry, babies. I have my reasons for canceling this appointment. Iâll think of some other way to make money, okay? Also⦠Iâll be going to work in Aunt Adrianaâs research lab after this, and I wonât have time for anything else.â
The triplets did not know what to do, seeing that their mother had already made up her mind.
Harvey was the one to speak first. âAlright, then. If thatâs what youâve decided, weâll listen to you.â
After all, they were about to be neighbors with âDaddyâ soon!
There would be opportunities for Neera to treat Jean, and after that, reuniting with the father would not be a dream!
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