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
Seeing that Raeleigh wouldn't come out of the car, the man went to knock on the front car door. She tried to catch a glimpse of the man's face, but he never even took a glance at her, only knocking on the window, trying to get her out of the car. Looking at the man, she called Jepherson immediately, but instead of speaking to him, she asked the man outside, "Who are you? What's the matter?" "Show me your license," the man said with a straight face. Raeleigh looked around and said, "There are so many cars here. Why did you only stop me? I don't believe you are traffic police." On the other side, Jepherson got out of bed and asked while putting on his clothes, "Which road are you on?" "Antarctic Road, to Waverly Village," Raeleigh said. Jepherson had picked up the phone and called the people nearby. "What's going on?" It was an authoritative tone. In other words, "Are you nincompoops not aware of what was happening?" The person on the other end of the
Jacky had a lot of subordinates, and many of them were loyal to him. Although all of them served him, some hated wrongdoers. As Logan betrayed him, even if others promised they would leave him be, it was just a superficial promise. If they really held a grudge, they would not let him off easily. So Jacky had to protect Logan and not let anyone harm him. He could only rely on Logan's most trusted men. Harvey wanted to take Logan away when he grabbed Harvey's hand, not letting him take another step. With that, Harvey looked at Jacky. Jacky's face darkened. "It's none of your business." Hearing Jacky's words, he knew it was for Logan's sake, so he immediately took him away. After they left, Jacky turned to Zorion, "What are you here for?" "Nothing." Zorion turned his gaze away coldly, looking at the room, then stood up and threw a letter on the table, "Deanna's." Stumped, Jacky walked over to pick up Deanna's letter. After confir
Jacky answered the phone but did not say anything until Deanna spoke, "Jacky." "Phew..." Jacky heaved a sigh of relief. Sitting down, he asked, "You were taking a shower?" Deanna had an obsession with taking a shower. In fact, she would be showering whenever she didn't answer his call. This was the only time Rayan picked up the phone. Deanna thought for a moment. "Yeah, the baby feels a little cold, so I took a hot shower." In actuality, she was the one feeling cold. Jacky frowned deeply, "Is it very cold?" "This is what happens in spring; I feel exceptionally cold during this time." Deanna blow-dried her hair as she chatted with Jacky. "Have you gone to a doctor?" "I did. Nothing out of the ordinary; I'll be fine in a few days. Jacky..." Jacky hummed lightly. Deanna pursed her lips, "I want to go back to school. The semester's starting soon, isn't it?" Stumped, he answered, "Yeah." And the two fell silent. The conversat