Raeleigh held onto the lantern while she walked and looked around. Though she didn't make it obvious, Santiago could tell that she liked it very much. Every family in Waverly Village had a lantern like that. However, the ones they had weren't the ones being sold right then, but rather the leftovers after sales, which Raeleigh had managed to get for herself. Not to mention, there was a festival coming up soon. She didn't have any intention of celebrating. She had felt envious when she saw other children having fun as a child. She hadn't felt much since she had grown up, but she was very happy that someone had bought one for her. Seeing Raeleigh gripping onto the lantern like a child, Santiago raised his hand and patted her cap. She looked up and asked, "What are you doing?" "Look at you. You've been struck dumb." He took his hand back and pulled Raeleigh's sleeve, taking her back. She didn't want to arrive so soon, so he slowed his pace. They wandered
Santiago's gaze was fixed on Raeleigh. He raised his hand to hold her face and pulled her into his arms. He bit his lip as he murmured, "Let's all be reborn here in our next life." She raised her head to look at him and tried to push him away, but he trapped her in his embrace. She struggled for a while before she was able to escape. "I'll take you out to have fun." He had taken her to a crowded place, and they had played for a whole day before going back. At night, she was so hungry she could barely walk. Santiago found a place nearby and they ate a bit there. After the meal, he took Raeleigh somewhere else. She couldn't even tell how far they had gone, considering how sleepy she was after eating. It was completely dark after dinner. Raeleigh asked Santiago if he wanted to go home although it was so late. He smiled and said, "I have plans with Jacky. If we don't go back, then he'll have to come back." She didn't reply to that. She followed Santiago withou
Without hesitation, Raeleigh glanced at the people around her with a sharp gaze. "Everyone knows Jepherson's biggest weakness is his younger brother, Santiago; he means the world to him. If you kill Santiago, Jepherson will chase you to the end of the world. Not even your family, wives, and children will be spared." Raeleigh stared at the person in front of her. He was amused. "If Jepherson really loves this brother, there's no way he wouldn't have sent anyone." "Even if you want to plot against him, you'll fail miserably. Santiago is known for his arrogance; he will not tolerate being protected." Raeleigh continued, "Jepherson loves me, but he let Santiago have me because he knows he likes me too. His actions have already shown how important their brotherhood is." "Even if it is not... Jepherson will not allow you to harm his family; he will investigate and take down the murderer." "You're saying if we kill Santiago, we'll die too?" "And do yo
"Ten million. Put it into this account. I want to see the money immediately." Raeleigh hung up right after she instructed. However, the attacker still didn't trust her; he took Raeleigh's phone to check. It was a hidden number, and the caller ID was empty. Santiago had also only noticed the number on Raeleigh's phone was left blank. Doubtful, the attacker called again with his phone. Jepherson answered but remained silent. The attacker asked, "Is this the bank?" "I'm the manager; how can I help?" The driver was a little surprised when he heard Jepherson's words. He looked at Jepherson from the rearview mirror and dared not even huff when he saw his ice-cold eyes. "I have a sum of money that I want to deposit into your bank, but I forgot your banking code." "Capital City - Darcy Bank." "Thank you. It's too late today; I'll go there tomorrow. By the way, is this the bank's number? This is my friend's phone." The attacker said co
Raeleigh held back her tears and slowly pushed him away. Santiago leaned against the car as she applied medicine on him, then bandaged the wound and helped him put on his clothes. Wiping the sweat off his forehead with a shirt, she looked outside and said, "Thank you." Her gratitude got everyone outside stumped. "You sure are a strange one; we kidnapped and even hurt you. Why would you thank us?" "It's not your fault. You guys did it to survive." Then she stepped out of the car and moved Santiago further inside, then cushioned a pillow under him. Closing the door shut, she was about to leave when Santiago stopped her and said, "Leave it open." With that, she reopened the door and stared at him as he propped himself up. "I'll be fine." "Don't make me yell at you." He stared at her, his eyes unfathomable. "Alright." She then turned to the attacker. "Has all the money been sent to your account?" "Two more," he replied. She
When Raeleigh arrived outside the emergency room, the doctor came up to stop her. She let go of Santiago and looked over at Xanthus as he came over. "I don't know if I did it right." Xanthus chuckled, "You've always been capable, Raeleigh." Jepherson came in as they talked, Lenold following behind him. "Lenold, this is Dr. Osteen," Jepherson said. Lenold recalled for a moment, then said, "You're the world-renowned Dr. Osteen?" "And you are?" "I'm Lenold. No need to pay attention to me." Lenold smiled then turned to Jepherson. "I'll stay and wait for him to come out." Jepherson paused and turned to look at him. "You don't have to; your presence will only infuriate him. Just go, and don't come if there's nothing important." "You really baffle me, you know that? How can you shoo me away?" Lenold complained, but it was futile. Jepherson glared at him and warned, "You have ten minutes to get lost before I give you a farewell gift." "Then
Although Raeleigh was upset that Santiago got injured and hospitalized again, she kept her thoughts to herself. Santiago was still weak, and she couldn't care less about lecturing him, but she sat aside looking harsh the entire time. She had been silent since Jepherson left, and Santiago, on the other hand, only laid in bed and kept his eyes closed. Xanthus did not leave the hospital that night either; he stayed with Raeleigh. After this incident, he grew even more alarmed. He thought he might need to hire a few bodyguards if this went on. "Raeleigh," Xanthus whispered, worrying about Raeleigh as she refused to take a rest. She looked at him and said, "Yes?" "You should take a rest." Raeleigh looked at the time and realized it was already late at night. She stole a glance at Santiago, then went to the bed next to his. "These men were too rampant. Why did they do this?" She asked as she lay on the bed. Xanthus sat down on the chair a
A few men about Jacky's age sat on both sides. There were no elders among them. It was apparent they were men Jacky had taken under his wing. Chairs had been arranged neatly on both sides, but the four chairs at the front were empty. "Mr. Richards and Mr. Whalen." Jacky turned around to look at Jepherson and Zorion as the two of them stood side by side in silence. "Please." Jacky gestured for them to sit on the left side, and Jepherson took a seat, Zorion following suit. Then, Jacky spoke, "For many years, the residents of Waverly Village lived in harmony. Although we are part of the country, we've always had our set of rules." "Men are not allowed to commit adultery, and women are prohibited to steal or engage in prostitution. This is the first rule I had set. Brothers cannot fight each other, and villagers cannot bully each other. There are more than a dozen rules in total, one of which is no rebellions." "Before this, I had always regarded L