Chapter 1629
Chapter 1629
After she had her lunch and packed a few clothes, Raeleigh followed Jepherson to his family residence. She had barely stepped through the door when she froze, for who should be taking a stroll in the yard but none other than Trevor and Marissa, the former pushing the latter around.
Trevor wasn't a problem to Raeleigh, but the sight of Marissa made her feel on edge.
Should she say hello or not?
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Raeleigh was outfitted in a white maternity dress, and with her abdomen round from pregnancy, she looked as stunning as a celestial fairy.
Women's pregnancy would usually bring about change, but those like Raeleigh who grow even more beautiful the further along she was were truly rare in between.
She didn't even wear makeup, nor applied any skincare products.
She stood out like a hibiscus wet with dew and the servants around the area were stunned. No wonder Mr. Jepherson and Mr. Santiago fell over themselves for her, who wouldn't?
Raeleigh's hair had grown quite considerably and had reached the most suitable length at this time. It gently bobbed with each movement as it fell freely down to her chin.
Raeleigh made eye contact with Trevor and inclined her head in greeting. She then followed Xanthus and Jepherson to the Green Jade Garden.
Trevor frowned. After Raeleigh had left, he tilted his head down at Marissa whose countenance had twisted into an ugly expression. Her anger had never left and had been vented out at those around them.
Trevor walked to Marissa's side. Due to the cold autumn wind, he adjusted the blanket draped around her
"Get out, tell... tell her to get out, that b*tch!"
Trevor's brows furrowed even more deeply. "You're already in this state, why don't you know how to repent? What else do you need to be so hateful about? She and Jerry are already divorced and she is no longer a member of our family. It is only out of concern for her friend that she's here to see Santiago."
Trevor reached the unpleasant realisation that Marissa had really changed. Compared to when she was younger, she had become very
unreasonable.
However, this was something everyone knew as a certainty. Men could also change, moreover time and their environment could also change many people as well.
Trevor caressed Marissa's hand. "Forget it, she's just here for a visit."
Marissa gritted his teeth fiercely and shook her head.
Trevor sighed, "But given your current state...If you really wanted your revenge, I'm sure that if you recover well, you can still do so."
Trevor stood up and pushed Marissa back to the Ink Garden.
When Raeleigh returned to the Green Jade Garden, Jenna had just finished her meal and was overjoyed when she saw her. She held Raeleigh's hands and asked, "Why are you here? Is it because you aren't used to living outside and now you're back?"
Jepherson stood aside and said, "I wanted her to be here. I'll be away for a few days. Since no one's here to take care of things, I got worried.”
"I can take care of Santiago. Why do you need Raeleigh here? It's inconvenient for her body to go about like this and yet you're going to let her do this?"
Jenna was really speechless with this son of hers. If it was said that he was young and immature, he had proven to be considerate when he handled matters for others. If it was said it was due to genetics, her husband was even more severe in comparison when he was younger.
Sometimes, when Jenna thought about it, she still felt a lingering worry in her heart.
"Xanthus is here too. I just want her to keep an eye out a little. Grandma and Grandpa need you and Dad to take care of them. I'm very worried."
"We are still young, your father and I can do it."
Jenna didn't want Raeleigh to overwork herself.
"It won't happen again." Jepherson promised.
With that reassurance, Jenna said, "Since you are already here, then you can stay. I'm also very worried about you as your parents aren't here with you."
Raeleigh didn't say much and they all went to see Santiago. Raeleigh went straight for him after she entered the room. She placed herself beside Santiago and remained vigil over him.
In fact, she didn't leave his side at all because she was concerned about Santiago. She did not know when he would wake up.
Everyone exchanged looks over her head. In the end, no one spoke as they all looked at Raeleigh in this manner.
After dinner was eaten, Jepherson left his home to head for work. Jenna went to see her son off. When she arrived at the door, Jenna asked, "Jerry, are you really going out, or..."
Jepherson looked at his mother and said, "I have business to attend to."
"Raeleigh is a good girl. You should treat her well. I like her, even if she has someone else's child."
Jenna didn't know what had happened before, but judging by the current situation, the biological father to Raeleigh's child was already dead and Raeleigh did not show much emotion. In that case, they...
"Mom, please go back."
Jepherson turned around and after he sat inside the car, he gave the instruction to drive away.
Inside the vehicle, Jepherson slowly closed his eyes. Austin's handsome and imposing features flashed across his mind's eye.
If Austin was really the person in Raeleigh's heart, what does it mean that she has accepted him in such a short time?"
Was Austin too nice or it was him that was lacking?
Now he'd really like to see him whether he's dead or alive. Jepherson was unwilling to lose Raeleigh, no matter who the person was.
The car arrived straight at the airport. After he got out of the car, Jepherson headed in where Stuart waited for him.
Jepherson wasn't surprised to see him standing there with a messenger bag in hand. When he saw Jepherson, he called out."Mr. Jepherson."
Jared chuckled from behind Jepherson. "Are you alright?"
Stuart smiled, "I'm okay."
Beside him, Hadrian pushed Scarlette forward. When she saw Jared, she exclaimed, "So you are Jared. I thought you were just a legend, but who knew you were real."
Her words amused Jared.
Jepherson looked at Hadrian and his group. "Jared will stay behind to protect Raeleigh and Santiago. All of you just go about like you usually do. The specialist has already arrived and would later arrange for your surgery."
"Mr. Jepherson..."
She was so touched, she wanted to cry. Originally she was supposed to receive the operation from the start, but she didn't believe in its success rate. No matter what Mr. Jepherson said, threatened or coaxed she still didn't agree.
Eventually, Stuart had the surgery first.
It was the moment when she saw Stuart standing on his two feet that she changed her mind.
Jepherson calmly said, "Remember to take good care of yourself."
"Sure..."
Scarlette's tears fell, and Hadrian immediately used his handkerchief to wipe it away.
Jepherson glanced at the time and proceeded for the security check area.
Jared and the others watched Jepherson leave. Afterwards, they made their way out of the airport, unaware of a shadowy figure that followed them from behind.
Ink Garden
"What are you doing?"
Marissa suddenly refused to eat. Trevor persuaded her to no avail and she spat out all the food in her mouth.
Trevor had no way to deal with her when she's like this. He sat across from her with a strained look on his face.
Marissa wasn't like this when she was younger, but as she grew older, her attitude had changed.
Ever since she saw Raeleigh, no matter what he said she refused to eat.
Trevor could only talk to her.
Marissa's eyes were full of tears, her lips faintly trembled, before her face scrunched up and she cried unattractively.
Trevor immediately put down the plate and held Marissa in his arms.
"Don't cry, don't cry, it's my fault, it's my fault."
Trevor repeatedly said that it was his fault, but Marissa didn't stop. Instead, she cried even more fiercely.
There were no servants in the room, only Trevor and Marissa. Her cries pierced his heart and shattered it to pieces.
No matter how bad Marissa was, she was still his wife.
This Marissa in front of him was too miserable for him to handle!