Raeleigh put the lanyard aside. "Humans are blind and cannot stand any scrutiny; we're no different." Jepherson said, "I'm hungry." "Let's go and eat then." "Eat here. I don't want to go out." Jepherson went to the door and told Stuart to bring some food over. After lunch, they headed to the company. When Raeleigh went into Jepherson's office, she saw Lamarre's sketch on his table. She sat down and stared at it, spacing out. "Why is there only half of it?" "It's his assignment for you; he wants to give you a hand after his passing." Jepherson had thought of developing Lamarre's sketch but decided otherwise after looking at it. Lamarre left it for Raeleigh; it wasn't his to use, choosing to respect Lamarre's decision. Although Lamarre had resigned, the unilateral severance was not feasible. Raeleigh looked at Jepherson for a while and fixed her eyes on his face again. "What would you say if I expressed my interest in collaborat
"I've fallen from heaven to hell. This is nothing to me. I didn't force you; you came back by yourself." "Shall I go back then?" "No way. You can't leave unless he comes!" Jepherson shackled Raeleigh in his arms like a child while she shoved him away with all her might but only to fail. They stayed so for quite some time until Jepherson snaked his hand into her shirt. This time of the year was rather pleasant, so Raeleigh only had on a thin layer of a shirt. As for underneath that... Raeleigh suddenly pushed him away and stepped back. "Don't do this." "Are you trying to tease me?" "I'm not." Raeleigh went back to roll up the sketch when Jepherson went to her and hugged her from behind. She put the sketch down and tried to pull his hands away, only for him to kiss her from behind. "Raeleigh... Let me kiss you, please. I won't do anything, just a kiss." "No, Jepherson, you can't do this. If you do this... Mm..." Jeph
Before she left, Raeleigh took a look at Lucy and thought that she looked rather comely. Downstairs, Raeleigh asked Jepherson, "How long has Lucy been working for you?" "Going on two years." "She has a thing for Stuart?" "Not sure." "Then why are you trying to set them up?" Jepherson pulled Raeleigh over. "Shouldn't I? Stuart and I are the same age, but there has never been a girl around him. He'll be thirty in another two years. If it were in the sixties, he would've already been a father to a group of children." Raeleigh said nothing in response. Feeling rather speechless. Who said that he'd have to get hitched and start a family before he was thirty? Jepherson took this too lightly. Love wasn't something the onlookers could simply meddle in. Raeleigh found it hard to imagine the kind of journey someone like Stuart would have in his love life. ...... "Where's Mr. Jepherson?" Stuart returned to see the door
Lucy was rather amused. "Even so, it doesn't mean anything." "But we have known each other for two years. Don't you have any feelings for me?" Lucy didn't quite get it and asked, "What do you mean?" After some thinking, Stuart said, "I never thought about this before thinking about marriage. Don't mind if I show you." Stuart bent down and lifted his pant leg, revealing a long scar on his leg. Caught by surprise, Lucy's eyes found Stuart's face. "What happened to your leg?" "I met with a car accident a few years back and nearly followed the grim reaper, landing myself paralyzed from the waist down. But Mr. Jepherson wasn't willing to give up on me, and later I was given a chance to stand back up again." "But even so, my body still bears the permanent pain and scars. Although I've undergone reconstructive surgery, it will never be how it used to look." "A person like me is not the most ideal partner for many people." "That's why I hop
As opposed to Stuart's height and physique, Lucy was so frail and petite that carrying her was like carrying a child. Feeling ill in Stuart's arms, Lucy's face leached of any color. Raeleigh followed them out, solicitous about her condition. She asked, "What happened?" "I don't know. She's been like this since after lunch; we ate in the cafeteria here, but I'm fine." Stuart took her into the elevator, and Raeleigh followed him. Jepherson entered soon after, taking his time. Raeleigh glanced at him and thought it'd be better off if he didn't follow, slowing everyone down. Exiting the elevator, Stuart rushed to the car with Lucy in his arms and sent her to the hospital. Raeleigh and Jepherson followed them in another car. After a quick check, the doctor said Lucy ate something she shouldn't have. Although it was not deadly, she suffered the entire afternoon. In the evening, Stuart called the Wagner family and informed them Lucy would
Jepherson approved the transfer and reminded, "With such a heavy rain yesterday, she probably has a high fever." Stuart said, "She should be fine. Her family will take care of her." Jepherson was working as they spoke. He looked up at Stuart and said, "I've ended up like this because I waved my chance goodbye. Don't assume you can put a lid on your feelings. You'll regret it when you see her in another man's arms, bearing his child." Stuart did not speak. Jepherson continued his work and muttered. "What a blockhead." Jepherson waved his hand and motioned for Stuart to leave. With that, Stuart left the room. As the door closed, Raeleigh turned to Jepherson. "You don't have a backup?" Amused, Jepherson said, "Do you even think of how cunning I am when we're sleeping together?" "You don't look like someone who'd leave your business unfinished." "Let's wait and see then." ...... Stuart was indeed a little worried. Recalling the he
Emerging from the car, Raeleigh followed behind Jepherson into the hotel. She was surprised he even knew which room to go to. Following him into the room, Raeleigh looked around and asked Jepherson, confused, "Why did you bring me here?" Jepherson walked to the side and drew the decorative curtains used to cover the wall. Behind it was surveillance footage of the room across them, where they could see several parts of the room. Stuart was giving Lucy a cold shower. "Lucy, Lucy..." Raeleigh could even hear their conversation. Lucy was drenched, finally regaining a little bit of consciousness in the water. Opening her eyes, she looked at Stuart and placed his hand on her face. "I'm burning; how?" Stuart inquired, "Why had you gone drinking?" "The manager asked me to." Lucy transferred to the training center as an assistant; she had to follow the manager's orders. Stuart's face fell. "How dare he touch you!" Holding Stuart'
Jepherson didn't leave instantly but stood there while Stuart cleaned up and gazed at the flushing Lucy; their clothes were no longer wearable. Stuart made a call to have someone send two sets of clothes over. Subsequently, they put them on and left. Getting out of the car, Stuart took Lucy to rendezvous with Jepherson. Raeleigh and Jepherson had also just entered their room when a knock came at their door. Raeleigh answered it and saw Stuart holding Lucy's hand, standing in front of her. Lucy kept her head bowed, embarrassed; Stuart insisted on bringing her here. "Come on in." Raeleigh moved aside and let them in, only for Stuart to let go of Lucy's hand. "Wait for me outside." "Okay." Stuart instructed before he entered the room. Raeleigh then closed the door. Entering, Stuart made his way to Jepherson. "Mr. Jepherson." Stuart stood in front of Jepherson, who twiddled his potted plant. "What's the matter?"