"If you want the best for Raeleigh, then you should let her figure out who she loves. Just like Raeleigh and I. If Raeleigh loves me, I'm sure my brother would respect her decision and not come between us. You didn't even give her a chance to decide. Raeleigh has great respect for you, but instead of allowing her to make her own decisions, you make use of this and take control of her life. Let me warn you. If you dare to cause trouble, I will make sure you regret it for the rest of your life." After saying that, Santiago lied down on the bed and went to sleep. Xanthus watched Santiago for a while before he closed his eyes. It was already ten o'clock, but Xanthus had not returned to his room. On the other hand, Raeleigh stood up and intended to look for Xanthus. However, as soon as she stepped outside the door, she saw Jepherson walking towards her room with a glass of water in his hand. Jepherson handed the glass of water to Raeleigh and followed her into
When Raeleigh heard that her car was well received in the market, she was naturally in a good mood. Thus, she decided to prepare dinner for everyone the next day. Just as they began eating, one of Jacky's men entered and whispered a few words into Jacky's ear. Jacky then looked at Jepherson and said, "There's someone looking for you." "Wait, someone's looking for me?" Jepherson, who was currently peeling a prawn for Raeleigh, asked in surprise when he heard Jacky's words. Raeleigh took the prawn from Jepherson and took a bite. Then, Jepherson wiped his hand with a piece of tissue, looking in the direction of the door. "They came all the way here?" "Yes, it's up to you whether you want to meet the person. My men just came to inform me." Jacky did not like meddling in others' business. However, since Jepherson was his guest, he had to inform him as a courtesy. Jepherson briefly glanced over at Raeleigh and said, "I'll go out and have a look." Wit
Raeleigh was halfway through her bowl of soup when she heard Stella say, "A bowl of soup is perfect for warming up our bodies, especially when it's freezing outside. " Raeleigh did not look up and merely continued drinking her soup. She pretended as if she did not hear anything. After finishing her soup, she looked over at Santiago and asked, "Is there any more soup?" Everyone in the room was wondering whether she was asking it for herself or for Stella. In the end... When Santiago brought her another bowl of soup, she picked up her spoon and started drinking it. It made Santiago happy to find that she was feisty. Xanthus' lips curved upward in the slightest hint of a smile as he was eager to see what Raeleigh would do. He doubted that Jepherson would dare to do anything with him around. Stella actually wanted some soup, but no one gave her any. Jepherson got up and went to get a bowl for her, only to realize that there was none lef
Raeleigh woke up the next morning and looked around the walled house for something they could eat for breakfast. Unfortunately, she could not find any as they had devoured all the food last night. If they did not leave soon, they would starve to death. Thus, the four of them left the house in search of food. The journey back took about two hours. By the time they finally arrived on the main street, Raeleigh could barely walk anymore. So, they decided to stop by a restaurant to have breakfast. They were not in a rush, so they took their time to eat. By the time they returned, it was already ten o'clock. When they arrived, they saw a group of people standing at the door along with several paramedics. Raeleigh walked in and saw Jepherson sitting inside with Stella. Stella was gripping Jepherson's hand as she sat up in bed while vomiting. When Jepherson raised his head and saw them, Raeleigh asked, "What happened?" Jepherson did not answer, and Stella bu
Jepherson refused to look back, and Stella let out a scornful laugh, "Why did I fall in love with someone like you?" "That was a mistake from the start. Love needs to be mutual," Jepherson replied. "You may not love me, but you have no reason to stop me from loving you. Compared to her love for you, mine is greater, stronger, and more persistent. Nothing can cause it to waver. It's as sturdy as a rock." Hearing that, Jepherson turned to look at Stella with some amusement, "Are you sure you love me?" "A hundred percent." Stella had placed everything on the line, and there was no way she would back down. However, Jepherson did not respond and only gave her a meaningful look. They looked at each other. Finally, Stella asked, "Don't you believe me?" He turned around, answering lightly, "I don't have the right to ask for the truth from someone I had never thought of loving. "Raeleigh is hesitant with her love because she had too many concerns, but y
After the bath, Raeleigh helped find some of Xanthus' clothes for Jepherson to put on first. Then, they went up to the attic. As they walked up the stairs, Raeleigh pondered how she should explain Jepherson's presence to Xanthus. But when she arrived, Xanthus and the others were sleeping peacefully. No one seemed to notice them. Raeleigh led Jepherson to where she had been sleeping, then motioned for him to lie down next to her. There was only one quilt, so they had to share. Santiago had been sleeping next to Raeleigh before Jepherson came. But now, Jepherson lay down between them, separating the two of them with ease. After lying down, Raeleigh whispered, "Let's sleep." Jepherson turned over and hugged her from behind, then fell asleep not long after. On the contrary, Raeleigh had a fitful night's sleep. Raeleigh was worried that Jepherson would fall ill after trudging all that way through the thick snow, and she woke up to check on him sever
Raeleigh breathed a sigh of relief after Jepherson was gone. She preferred not knowing what he did. That way, she could feel more at ease. It was better than living with the fear of losing him to somebody else at any moment whenever they meet. Besides, Raeleigh much preferred to do what she liked on her own. Although Waverly Village could not compare to the hustle and bustle of Capital City, she preferred its peacefulness and serenity. There was no doubt that Capital City was a bustling city. However, to someone like her, it felt more like an empty dream filled with vanity. Although it was vibrant, everything about it felt like a fragile illusion that could be easily destroyed. "I don't plan on staying here for the long term, but it's better than staying in Capital City. Jepherson will have his hands full. The Moore family is getting ready, and the Doyle family is raring to go. Since we can't leave, it may be a good thing to stay in this small village." Xanthus
While Raeleigh was on the phone, the designer in front of her asked, "Do you think it's all right to place the exits here?" She took a look at the floor plan and raised her eyebrows, then mouthed to the guy, "Hold on a second." She turned around and said to Jepherson over the phone, "Something just came up. Let's talk some other time." After she hung up, Raeleigh continued with the discussion, and she soon forgot all about her conversation with Jepherson just a few moments ago. At the other end, Jepherson put down his cell phone and pursed his lips. After rubbing the space between his eyebrows, he stood up. "Cancel the meeting this afternoon. I have something to do," he said to his secretary curtly. After leaving the office, he drove straight to where Raeleigh was. When Raeleigh saw him, she was wearing the red coat Santiago had bought for her. She was standing in front of the site holding the site's blueprint and surrounded by a group of young men o