Marissa looked at her husband for a while before looking elsewhere. "Well, I'd like to see when this will end." Trevor grunted and smiled. He placed his chin on his wife's shoulder and said, "It sure has been exhausting lately. I'm always reminded of what happened back then whenever I see a member of the Doyle family; the knot is still in my heart." Stumped, Marissa thought for a moment and held Trevor's hand. "Stella means the world to the Doyle family. If she can marry Jerry, we don't need to worry anymore." With a faint smile, Trevor said, "It's no use getting blood out of a stone. This is why I have not interacted with the Doyle family over the years. If it weren't for them, that wouldn't have happened to us." Marissa thought for a moment. "You really don't like Stella, do you?" "Not at all!" Trevor did not hesitate, and even though Marissa was a little upset, she did not refute her husband. She held his hand and said, "Okay then." Trevor said, "
After Raeleigh got out of the car, she walked ahead to the spot where she designed. Barely anything was done yet, but the construction materials were all ready. Raeleigh stood there for a while before walking in to look for Xanthus. Right as she entered the door, she heard Xanthus calling her name. She turned around and saw him walking to her with several buns. In a trice, Raeleigh ran to him and threw herself into his arms. It was so sudden that Xanthus almost threw the buns away. Xanthus breathed a sigh of relief, hugging his little sister. The reunited siblings hugged for a while, and Xanthus took a good look at her. He was glad to see her face rosy. "How have you been?" Xanthus asked as they walked toward the house. Raeleigh nodded, "I'm fine, Xanthus. What about you?" "Of course. Do I look like I'm not doing well?" Xanthus was worried she was worry-filled that he could barely eat. Hence he had only gone out to buy some buns. Raeleigh took a look
"Jepherson..." What happened was too sudden. As Raeleigh hadn't expected Xanthus to punch Jepherson, his action gave the fright of her life. Meanwhile, Jepherson did not dodge at all, and Xanthus's fist landed firmly on his face. As Xanthus used all his strength, his punch made Jepherson take two steps back. Immediately, Raeleigh ran in to check on Jepherson. There was blood on the corner of his mouth. Raeleigh held Jepherson's face. "Why didn't you dodge?" Jepherson threw a glance at Raeleigh. "He's your brother. Am I supposed to fight him?" Stumped, Raeleigh pursed her lips. Though Jepherson was hit, her heart ached. Xanthus entered the room, gnashing his teeth as he waved his fist, ready to hit again. Raeleigh immediately held Jepherson in her arms; she did not say anything, and that was all she could do. Xanthus put his hand down and said coldly, "Remember, Raeleigh's the reason you didn't die today." After that, Xanthus left, and Rae
Raeleigh sat aside, staring at Xanthus, who was using all kinds of instruments to verify the marriage certificate. Was he examining a marriage certificate or money? The Richards brothers sat next to Raeleigh. Santiago supported his cheek with his hand looking puzzled as he thought the scene was very strange. After Xanthus was done checking the certificate, he put it away. He got up and said, "Since the paper is legal, I will bring it up with my parents and let you know the details after I receive news from them." During this time, if Raeleigh is okay with it, she can stay with you or in the Richards Group Mansion. Everything else will have to wait." "But let me warn you, don't do anything that upsets me." Jepherson was silent. Xanthus went to his room while Raeleigh turned to Jepherson. "Are you okay?" "No." Jepherson's expression darkened; he was visibly feeling awful. "Then why are you still here?" Raeleigh had already told him to
The next morning, Raeleigh asked Jepherson, "Aren't you leaving? Didn't you say you have a lot to do in the company these couple of days?" "I'm not leaving today; I'm going to buy some groceries later." "What for?" Raeleigh watched him button his shirt in the room and put on her brother's wool sweater, looking like a family man before coming out to hug her from behind. She turned her head around to look at him and asked, "What's up with you?" "Santiago will be back in a bit. I'll cook." "You're cooking?" It wasn't that she didn't believe in Jepherson's cooking, but that she didn't understand the sudden change of plans. "Are you sure?" "I'm sure." Raeleigh got out of his embrace, turned around, and put on Xanthus's loose cotton-padded jacket. She took her wallet and put on her shoes. Standing by the door, she said, "Let's go." Taken aback for a moment, Jepherson then walked toward her and put on his coat. He took a look out the door;
"I was planning to warm it up for you guys, but since neither of you wants it, just throw it away." Jepherson came from behind and took the plate of shrimps from Santiago's hand, intending to throw them away, when Raeleigh grabbed his hand hastily and said, "Don't, it'll be a waste." Jepherson turned to look at her hand, and she let go. Then he directed his gaze at her face before glancing at Santiago and asked, "Are you two going to eat or not?" Raeleigh hummed a yes, while Santiago said, "I'm fine now, so I should have no problem eating it." Raeleigh looked at Santiago and said, "We'll share." Santiago did not reply, but it was a yes. Jepherson looked at the two of them upsettingly, put on the apron, heated up the food, and even served the plate of shrimp to them. Santiago and Raeleigh both held their sets of plates and cutleries in their hands, waiting for Jepherson, looking like children. After sitting down, Jepherson gave each of them a shrimp. Santia
"Still, your words are harsh." Raeleigh had never seen anyone who would say something like that. "Even if I'm not mean, would they be fine? They would even go as far as to sell their body in exchange for money. Why would I need to pity them when they live only for luxury and want everything for nothing?" "Still, it doesn't mean you should say things like that. How sad would their parents feel to lose their children." "I can only say they're unlucky." Jepherson turned back to the computer. Raeleigh then understood; it was useless to talk any sense into people like him. Raeleigh put down the magazine in her hand and walked to the window, where she could see the whole city. Hence it was her favorite spot. Leaning on the sofa, Jepherson stared at Raeleigh's slender back. "I'm going to the hospital for an examination later." Immediately, Raeleigh turned to look at Jepherson. "What's wrong?" "Nothing. Just a premarital checkup." Jepherson's eye
"I want to go to Waverly Village." Raeleigh thought they should take a break from each other for a couple of days. Jepherson glanced at her and said, "I have an engagement this evening. We'll go tomorrow, and I'll need to stop at the drugstore along the way." Puzzled, she looked at him, "What for?" "Don't tell me we're not having sex anymore." His words rendered her speechless. It was too straightforward. Raeleigh covered her face with her hands and leaned against the car while Jepherson started the car and drove to the drugstore. After he pulled over, he headed straight to where they displayed the condoms. He turned his head back to see Raeleigh had come in with him, but she was self-conscious, so she stayed put. Then, the person in charge asked if they needed help, and Jepherson asked, "Which one is the best?" "These. They're well known, and they have all different types, and they have a better feel than the others." The person who was talkin