Jepherson received a string of unknown phone calls en route to the hospital. After it rang a few times, he had no choice but to answer the call. He held Raeleigh's hand as he answered the call. "......." Jepherson didn't say anything. Then, he heard a familiar voice on the other end of the line. "Jepherson...it's me..." It was Stella's voice. Jepherson's fingers twitched a little as he kept his eyes on Raeleigh. Raeleigh could also hear Stella's voice. She wanted to pull her hand away, but Jepherson tightened his grip on her hand before she could. In the end, she was forced to stay by his side. "Stella, what's the matter?" Jepherson's voice was calm and indifferent. He forcibly held Raeleigh in his arms. "I want to leave this place. I'm suffering in this place. Jepherson, can you please come and fetch me?" Stella finally said after a long pause. Jepherson thought for a moment before saying, "Stella, I'm sorry, I can't help you. I'm very b
Jepherson came out from the ward and realised that Raeleigh was following him. He turned around and pinched her chin. She looked at him, lost in her own thoughts. "You're looking very thoughtful. What are you thinking about?" "I'm just thinking about what kind of person you are and whether everything that has happened, including Santiago's injury is as what you expected. I've always felt that you are an unpredictable person. Everything seems to be under your control and your goal is to be on top on the world, with many people who are willing to die for you, thus establishing your dominance." Raeleigh said thoughtfully. Jepherson smiled slightly, "If that's the case, it means that you're the only person who is capable of reading my thoughts. You deserve to be my woman. Shouldn't you be happy?" Raeleigh pulled a long face. "I'm just speaking the truth." Jepherson smiled. "So am I." Raeleigh felt a little unsatisfied when Jepherson retorted. She decided
Jepherson spent the next few days resting in bed. He only got out of bed after he looked better. Raeleigh took care of him and gave him some supplements. She did it discreetly as she didn't want anyone to find out. Raeleigh felt it would be very embarrassing if anyone found out about Jepherson's condition. She did not want people to think he was impotent at such a young age. Raeleigh sat beside Jepherson as he finished his bowl of soup. "Are you feeling better?" Jepherson looked up at Raeleigh. "Not really." Raeleigh froze for a moment. "Didn't Xanthus say that you would feel better after a couple days rest? Didn't he say that you were just fatigued?" "Your brother specialises in orthopaedics. Maybe he can't treat my condition?" Jepherson answered in a serious tone. Raeleigh's heart skipped a beat. She pursed her lips and stopped talking. Raeleigh observed Jepherson. His complexion had improved a lot. It was much better than the other day. How could
Raeleigh and Jepherson sat in the restaurant. Neither of them said anything. Raeleigh was troubled. She knew it would be very difficult to cure this disease if Jepherson did not follow the doctor's treatment plan. But she wasn't at ease here. However, if they were to seek treatment at a different place, she was afraid that word would get out. Jepherson picked up his glass of water and took a sip. "Raeleigh..." "I'm not going to leave you." Raeleigh immediately cut him off. Jepherson looked up at Raeleigh. "I will be a burden to you." "I'm not afraid of it. It's not the first time anyway. If you say these things, you are hurting me." Tears welled up in Raeleigh's eyes. This was the most ridiculous thing that she had ever encountered in her life. Jepherson stared at Raeleigh. "It's not too late for you to leave." Raeleigh pulled a long face. "I'm not going to leave you." "..." Both of them were silent. Jepherson looked out of the glass wind
After returning to Capital City, Raeleigh followed Jepherson to the Richards family's home. After going in, Jepherson immediately went to see Marissa. Raeleigh decided to follow him as well but she did not agitate or irritate Marissa this time. Marissa said many nasty things. She was in a good mood before she saw Raeleigh. The moment she saw Raeleigh, her expression changed and she wanted to accuse her. Jepherson had a stiff attitude. Marissa was angry as she started to accuse Raeleigh, "Excuse me, I'm going to head over to the Green Jade Garden." Raeleigh briefly glanced at Marissa who was sitting on the bed. She had just gotten better. Raeleigh figured it was best if she stayed out of the way. Raeleigh turned around and left. Jepherson's expression turned cold as he watched her leave. "Raeleigh is not the type of woman you think she is. She's not with me for fame or money. I hope that you can treat her the same way you treat Stella. If you can't, t
Sure enough, Marissa invited Raeleigh and Jepherson over to the Ink Garden for dinner. Jepherson didn't agree immediately. Instead, he left it up to Raeleigh to decide. "I don't have to go," Raeleigh said as she looked at Jepherson. He didn't answer and Raeleigh knew that he would not help her decide. In the end, she decided to accept the invitation for dinner. Raeleigh and Jepherson made their way to the Ink Garden. This time, Raeleigh attended the dinner as Jepherson's girlfriend. Raeleigh thought it was ironic. She once was adamant that she and Jepherson couldn't be a couple but now, she was attending the dinner as his girlfriend. If this wasn't ironic, she did not know what was. Raeleigh entered the door only to find Marissa engaged in conversation with Stella, who was crying. Marissa clearly noticed Raeleigh when she entered the room, but she didn't invite her to sit down. Instead, she let Raeleigh continue standing by the door. Jepherson didn't
Jepherson came out of Stuart's ward and looked at Raeleigh. "I'm going to visit my parents." Raeleigh was talking to Santiago. She looked at Jepherson. "Alright." Jepherson turned around and made his way towards the elevator. Santiago put one leg onto the other and leaned to one side. When Jepherson left, Santiago stood up. "Let's go." Raeleigh froze. "Go where?" "Why do you ask so many questions?" Santiago walked towards the elevator. Raeleigh took a look at Jepherson, who had already gone into his parents' room before standing up and following Santiago. She took out her mobile phone and called Xanthus. "Do you really have to report to your brother whenever you go out?" Santiago looked at Raeleigh who was on the phone. Raeleigh ignored him. As soon as Xanthus answered the phone, she asked, "Xanthus, where are you?" Santiago reached out and pressed the call button on the elevator before shoving his hands back into his pocket. He stood by the el
Santiago brought Raeleigh to Waverly Village. Raeleigh got out of the car and quickly surveyed her surroundings. She realized that she was in front of Jack Town Hotel. A few moments later, Santiago walked into the hotel first and Raeleigh followed him in. As soon as Raeleigh entered the door, she heard people talking. She quickly glanced around the room and realised that there was a dinner function going on. All kinds of people were present. The younger ones were engaged in some game at the front. They were cheering and shouting as they played. It looked like the game was very intense. Santiago took Raeleigh's wrist and dragged her through the crowd, towards the front and pointed towards the game. "Let's join in." It was only here that Raeleigh realised the game involved a man and a woman. It was like a three-legged race. The only difference was that they had to pick up the balls from the ground and toss it into their respective baskets. The women were responsib