Lahat ng Kabanata ng Mr. Neal, Mrs. Neal's Gone With The Money: Kabanata 1311 - Kabanata 1320

The moment the call connected, Cynthia called out, her voice was gentle and filled with concern, "Isabella...""Mommy..." Isabella mumbled.Cynthia could not help but straighten her posture, feeling a tinge of worry. "What's wrong?""Can I talk to you about something?" Isabella sounded guilty, glancing around and nervously nibbling on her finger.Upon hearing this, Cynthia's heart eased a bit, and she replied in a softer, gentler tone, "Go ahead.""I want to study in Jiverton. Is that okay?" Isabella's voice became barely audible, almost a whisper.Cynthia was caught off guard, thinking she might be hearing things. She put the phone on loudspeaker and held it in front of Matthew, then asked Isabella again, "What did you just say?""There's a really shy boy here. He's handsome, and he's great at his studies. I want to study in Jiverton so I can play with him," Isabella started, unaware that Matthew was also listening. Cynthia glanced at Matthew and signaled him to take over the

Matthew's hand traced along her waistline, outlining the curves of her delicate body. "Just a little while," he murmured."My back is sore," Cynthia said, her voice wavering."It's fine. You don't need to do anything but just lay there," Matthew reassured her, his hand exploring further and his alluring voice laced with seduction.Cynthia wanted to refuse, but Matthew's seductive skills were unmatched, and unknowingly, she surrendered to his advances.As for Isabella, after the phone call, she discussed their return plans with Joshua."If you want to stay in Jiverton to study, you can. I'll talk to your parents about it," Joshua suggested, looking serious. "No need. Mommy is right. I shouldn't disturb you from finding a partner here," Isabella refused, shaking her head."You won't be disturbing me. With such an adorable little angel like you around, my success rate would be even higher," Joshua insisted.Isabella was confused.Isaiah chimed in, "Uncle Joshua, it's not right f

Isabella believed Luther did not smile or talk much because he disliked playing with her."No..." Luther began to disagree, but Isabella interrupted him."It must be that I haven't found the right way. When I get back this time, I'll ask Nick. He's a real joker and must have a way to make you interested in playing." Isabella took the blame upon herself. "Who's Nick?" Luther asked."He's Auntie Riley's neighbor. He's a really funny guy!" Isabella replied, not hiding anything.Seeing her excitement and beaming smile, Luther's newly summoned courage was quickly extinguished. She has plenty of playmates..."Luther," Isabella called out.Looking deeply troubled, Luther responded, "Hmm?""Try to be happier. Don't be so gloomy every day," Isabella advised him. "You should pack up your things first. I have some homework left." Luther changed the subject, still as reserved as ever."Can't you play with me a little longer?" Isabella pleaded with reluctance.Luther declined, "I can

Isabella sat up with sparkling eyes and asked, "Really?"Luther nodded and handed Isabella the neatly wrapped gift. As she began to open it, Luther became nervous. He glanced at her and said, "I didn't know what you like, so I made something random.""Did you make this?" Isabella was stunned, holding a wooden carved figurine. It was a girl in a dress, wearing a cute hairpin, resembling Isabella.Unsure if she would like it, Luther replied slowly, "Yes."Isabella could not help but gush over the little doll, smiling brightly. "Luther, this is so cute! You're so talented!""Do you like it?" Luther asked."Of course! This is the most special, favorite, and satisfying gift I've ever received," Isabella responded eagerly. Isaiah watched the scene in silence. Luther breathed a sigh of relief.Isabella, seeming to remember something, glanced at the doll and then back at Luther. "So, you didn't want to play with me today because you were making this for me?"Luther nodded. He had

Isaiah glanced at Joshua, suspecting that the gifts meant for Cynthia might have been tainted with some ulterior motive. As it turned out, Joshua's gifts to Cynthia did indeed contain a hint of a personal desire, just as Isaiah had suspected. However, this self-interest was not very obvious.The next morning, Joshua accompanied them on the journey back. When they reached Nexuria, it was already past 10 a.m.Upon seeing Cynthia, Isabella rushed to her and affectionately called her. After over ten days of separation, Cynthia genuinely missed her children, holding both children as they boarded the car.Joshua joined them on the ride back home.Later, they had a meal together at home, and then the three kids went upstairs, leaving Cynthia and Matthew chatting with Joshua downstairs. They began with polite pleasantries, thanking him for looking after the kids during their stay and apologizing for the children being a handful and causing some trouble. After these topics were exhausted,