Jepherson turned around, walked to the door and waited for Raeleigh outside. It was only after she relieved herself that Jepherson turned around. By then, Raeleigh had already stood up. Jepherson walked over to her and carried her to the bed. After that, he fetched a basin of water to clean Raeleigh's feet. Raeleigh watched as Jepherson returned to the bathroom to pour away the water. She did not say a word and also had no idea what Jepherson was up to. When Jepherson came back, Raeleigh was still staring at him. He looked haggard. It was as if he hadn't slept for a few days. "I'm tired. Let's both get some rest." Jepherson then crawled into the bed next to her. Raeleigh then asked him, "Did Shaney call you?" Raeleigh thought for a long time. Besides Shaney, no one else knew where she was. Over the past few years, Shaney had been asking about Jepherson. She enjoyed hanging out with Santiago, but ever since Raeleigh told her that Santiago was his uncl
Today, Jacky was having a barbecue, similar to the day Raleiegh left. Raeleigh helped out with the cooking while Jepherson watched over the children. Jacqueline could basically get along with almost anyone and immediately engaged in a conversation with Jepherson. Deanna was making some food while Raeleigh focused on roasting the skewers. Jacky sat next to Raeleigh and asked, "Do you know that Santiago's coming home today?" Raeleigh paused for a while and looked at Jacky for a long time before she said, "I had no idea." "He called me and told me that he will be arriving at six in the evening. He sounded a little off." Raeleigh took a quick glance at the time. It was already four o'clock. "Why didn't he tell me?" "I have no idea." Jacky looked at Jepherson, who was playing with Jacqueline in the distance. "I just have a feeling that something is about to happen. Could it be that Santiago is up to something?" Raeleigh took a look at th
Throughout the dinner, Jepherson sat at one side and stared at Forden. Raeleigh kept an eye on the children while Santiago was drinking beer with Jacky. After a while, Shaney walked over to Jepherson's side and sat down. Jepherson looked at Shaney. "What's the matter?" "Are you alright?" Shaney looked at Jepherson. "I'm all grown up now. Why do you look sad?" "Do I?" "Yes, you barely said a word the entire night. Don't you dream about seeing me? Why do you still look sad now that I'm here?" There was a moment of silence before Jepherson said, "Forden..." "Mom was pregnant when she left and we found out soon after. Then, she gave birth to Forden." Jepherson's hands trembled, not daring to look at Forden. "She did not lie to me." Shaney said, "But they are not together. You'll forever be my father. Don't you want to get back together with mom?" Jepherson looked at her daughter and asked, "Are you planning on staying this t
Raeleigh went to the hospital for an examination. When the results were out, she looked at Santiago and asked, "So? What is it?" "You're pregnant. You're one month along." When Raeleigh heard the results, she lowered her head and sat stiffly on the chair. She said after a long time, "I knew your brother was up to something." "Isn't this the perfect timing?" Santiago sat down and smirked. Raeleigh glanced at Santiago and said, "Who would marry a rapist?" "You, of course." "I'm serious." Raeleigh turned her face away. She was worried. She wondered what she should do? "It's been five years. You should have stayed five years ago. You're now five years too late." "You won't understand. He is narrow-minded. Forden is like a thorn in his heart," Raeleigh said while massaging her head. Santiago raised his hand to help her. She closed her eyes and leaned back in her chair, saying, "I am very unlucky." ...... It wasn't until late at nig
By the time Raeleigh woke up again and went downstairs, Jenna was done making breakfast. When she saw Raeleigh, she immediately invited Raeleigh over to have breakfast. Shaney and Forden looked at each other before looking at Santiago who was already making his way downstairs. He then asked, "Didn't you hear? Grandma is asking you two to go downstairs for breakfast." "Thank you, grandma." Forden hurried downstairs. He was starving. Shaney also went downstairs and thanked Jenna. Jenna was so excited and showed her grandkids what she had prepared. "I wasn't sure what you two liked to eat. So, I made a little of everything." Hansen felt as if someone was tugging his heartstrings when he saw Jenna and the grandkids. In this situation, he could say nothing but just watch the interaction of the two children. Forden looked exactly the same as Santiago when he was younger. Hansen stared fixedly at him. Shaney, on the other hand, looked exactly like her
Raeleigh walked along the road with the three kids. Soon, they managed to find Santiago. He had his hands in his pockets. He was dressed in black from head to toe. Behind him stood Forden and Shaney, who were looking up at the sky. Raeleigh stopped and did not walk towards Santiago. Her mind was all over the place. She was suffering a little inside. In fact, she loved Jepherson. She knew that he was the love of her life, but she was not worried about it. However, Raeleigh felt that she could be herself when she was around Santiago. It was also the reason she was unwilling to let go of him. For Raeleigh, looking at Santiago had become a habit. Looking at him was like looking at a child. Raeleigh was not willing to part with Santiago. Raeleigh could not bear the thought of not seeing Santiago or not knowing how he was doing. By the time Raeleigh walked over, Santiago had turned around and was looking back at her. His outfit made him look much older. He
Raeleigh briefly glanced at Austin before turning around and making her way back to her room. Raeleigh entered the door and recalled what had happened that year. Raeleigh slowly closed her eyes, feeling the exhaustion creeping up on her. Santiago was still awake at this time. When he heard that Raeleigh was back, he said, "Come here." Raeleigh walked over, took off her shoes and sat on the bed where Santiago slept. She leaned against the bed. Santiago raised his hand and touched Raeleigh's head. "What's wrong?" Raeleigh said, "Austin told me that your family would usually reserve sperms." Santiago took back his hand and looked at Raeleigh. "He found out?" Raeleigh shook her head. "I did not tell him the truth." Santiago put his hand down. "Austin is too smart." Raeleigh's hands were cold. She leaned against Santiago. "I'm not afraid that Austin will tell Jepherson. It's just that if Austin can think of this, I'm sure he can too."
Time was ruthless and it eventually broke Raeleigh's dream. The weather had been awful for the entire day. Raeleigh sat on the bed as she reminded Santiago and the children about the time. Santiago had brought the kids to visit the Richards family, but they still had not returned when it was already late night. Raeleigh and Jepherson didn't rest but only sat in silence as they waited for the time to pass. Finally, Raeleigh called Santiago when she was tired of waiting and asked when they would return. When Santiago informed her that they would not be coming home, she hung up the phone and prepared to go to bed. Jepherson's health had almost fully recovered, but he still refused to get out of bed. Instead, he only lay on the bed upstairs. Raeleigh didn't force him to get up, but she knew that his health was getting worse and worse these days. His body had grown weak as he had been bed bound for a long time, and he had become so fragile that he no longer had