Just as she had guessed, Jepherson stood up from his desk and made his way towards the restroom. He reached out to open the door but frowned when he realized that the door was locked. He knocked on the door and called out, "Raeleigh..." Raeleigh quickly washed her hands as she kept an eye on the door. After drying her hands, she then walked towards the door and opened it, only to find Jepherson standing outside. He briefly looked inside the restroom before asking, "Are you done?" "Yes." Raeleigh turned around to leave. Jepherson suddenly asked, "Did you lock the door?" Raeleigh ignored him and continued to walk out. Jepherson turned around to look at her and instructed her. "Stay here. You are not allowed to leave." Then, Jepherson turned around and entered the restroom. After he entered, Raeleigh turned around and looked at the closed door for a while. She contemplated making an escape when she arrived at the door that led out of the office. Jepherson's voice b
Raeleigh got out of the taxi and saw Xanthus walking out of the house just as she was about to enter the house. He was staring at the watch anxiously. She knew he was extremely worried. Xanthus was very busy that day. If he was free, then he would have gone to the hospital to pick her up. "What took you so long to come home?" Xanthus asked Raeleigh as he took a quick look at his watch. Raeleigh decided against telling him that she had been held up by Jepherson all day. She told him that she bumped into him, and that was why she came back late. Xanthus looked at Raeleigh for a moment and made sure she was fine before they entered the house together. It was time for dinner. When Raeleigh saw the dishes on the table, she said, feeling slightly embarrassed, "Ever since we met you, you've been helping me take care of Grandma. You are turning into my housekeeper." "I will try my best. This is the only way I can repay my gratitude towards Grandma. If it weren't f
After breakfast, Novalie went back to her room. She didn't want to interfere with Raeleigh's affairs and left them to solve their own problems. She thought that she should come to her own decision that time. Raeleigh turned to Santiago and asked, "What in the world do you want?" "You know very well what I want. Do you really have to ask?" Santiago said. His face was proud and arrogant. Cynthia couldn't bear to watch any longer. "Raeleigh, let's talk," Cynthia said as she stood up. Raeleigh knew she was not fully recovered yet and did not want to make things difficult for her. So, she followed Cynthia to Xanthus's room. When they entered the room, Raeleigh pulled a chair over for Cynthia to sit before pouring a glass of water for her. "How are you feeling?" "I'm getting better. We haven't seen each other for a day, as you know how my condition is. I'm just feeling a little weak. Otherwise, I am alright." Cynthia's face was pale as she spoke. Rae
A few moments later, Raeleigh emerged from the room with an overnight bag. She also briefly talked to Xanthus before following Santiago into the car. Xanthus watched as they left before he made his way back into the house to check on Novalie. When he entered the room, Novalie sighed and said, "I'm sorry to trouble you again." "Don't worry about it. It's my duty to take care of you." Xanthus sat down beside Novalie. Novalie said, "After I pass away, please take Raeleigh with you and leave this place. This place is not right for her at all. There are too many things going on here." "Grandma, why don't you move abroad with us since you're in good health? That way, Raeleigh would not need to worry about you and she'll be able to focus on her studies. I'm trying to come up with a solution with my parents to see if there's any way Raeleigh can move abroad soon." In fact, this was the reason Xanthus had been so busy lately. Novalie took a look at Xanthus and said, "I respect
Deanna walked towards Rossie. Raeleigh stood up and said to Rossie, "I'm indebted to Zorion and Deanna. I came here today to return the money. I hope I didn't cause any misunderstandings." Rossie was smart. She knew that Raeleigh was honest from the look in her eyes. Ever since their first meeting, she knew that Raeleigh had no feelings for Zorion. However, Zorion was different. Although he had never admitted it, he'd be lying if he said he did not have feelings for her. Rossie did not want to get involved in his affairs. He had the freedom to do what he wished to. It was none of her business and she knew she would leave him eventually. Rossie continued walking down the stairs and said, "I'm heading outside to the courtyard. Please continue." It was rare for Rossie to have free time. Usually, she would not be able to go out. Rossie stepped out into the courtyard and started walking around its perimeter. The Whalen family's courtyard was huge. Although she
As soon as Santiago left, Deanna began to discuss the money with Rossie. According to Santiago, as long as either Deanna or Rossie accepted Raeleigh's bank card, it would mean that Raeleigh no longer owed the Whalen family any money. "Rossie, you have to give them back the card. If money is all you need, then I can give it to you. Let me go get it from my purse," Deanna said as she pulled Rossie's hand worriedly. However, Rossie replied, "I need this money. Your brother initially promised to give me a sum of money once we found you. He also promised that he would send me abroad, but he broke his promise. Not only was I not allowed to leave, he even forced me to sleep with him." "Deanna, if it were you, then would you be willing to stay?" Deanna was caught off guard by her question. She stared at Rossie for a long time before saying, "Even if it is so, you can't accept the money. I will ask my brother to give you back the money, alright?" Rossie shook her head. "
Raeleigh froze. Jepherson's eyes darkened as he briefly looked at the time on his watch. He then asked them, "Can you explain to me why you guys are late for class?" "There was some heavy traffic," Santiago said as he entered the lecture hall. He was stunned to see Jepherson too. Deanna was the most surprised of them all. Jacky was also in the class. Santiago made his way to his seat after he replied to him. Meanwhile, Deanna was still holding Raeleigh's arm in a daze. She was whispering into Raeleigh's ear. Raeleigh was not surprised. Elkton University was run by the Richards family, so it was not out of the ordinary for him to be here. "Let's go," Raeleigh said as she led Deanna into the lecture hall. She did not expect to see Jacky inside. Zorion obviously saw him as well, so he hesitated when walking back to his seat. When Zorion arrived at his seat, he motioned for Rossie to sit inside. He had also saved a seat for Deanna. Deanna's jaw was about
After entering the courthouse, Raeleigh grew quiet. Flynt held her wrist and dragged her into the courtroom. Although he was rough, he did not exert too much strength. Flynt had no sooner appeared than he was quickly surrounded by several people and one after another, they were clamoring to say a few things to him. Flynt said, "You don't have to tell me these things. I'm here for the trial. Everything else remains the same, end of story. She has to take responsibility for her own actions." "Yes, Mr. Moore." After replying, those people stepped back. Raeleigh turned around and looked at those pitiful people. Then, she raised her head to look at Flynt. "Do you want your sister to go to jail?" Flynt found it comical. Without even looking at Raeleigh, he said, "Yanora deliberately hurt Cynthia. I have seen this happen before, at home, when we were younger. In my family, ruthlessness is the norm, and it's every man for himself. Between two people, only one will survi