Chapter 155

“I'll go and open the door.” The frowning Neil put down his fork and spoon, his small body jumping down from his chair and strode to the door.

“Who is it?”

“It’s me,” came a little girl’s child-like voice outside the door. “Neil, it’s me, Nellie! I went to Godmother’s house, and she said the two of you didn’t go back last night, so I came here. I didn’t expect to find you and Mommy here! Quick, open the door!”

Hearing his sister’s voice, Neil grew excited. He immediately opened the door and spread his arms open. “Nellie!”

Outside the door stood Nellie, dressed in her usual princess-style dress, and Lily.

She saw her brother spreading his arms open in her direction, but she did not hug him.

She sniffed. “Something smells so good!”

The little girl walked past Neil and strode into the apartment. “Are you guys eating breakfast? Did you prepare some for me?”

“No.” Neil returned to the dining table as he sulked and sat down to resume his breakfast.

The little girl sat pitifully at th