Getting My Ex-wife Back

When Raeleigh got to know that something had gone awry, it was already a day later. Raeleigh had a strange feeling when Santiago did not come back. She called Jepherson, who told her that they were looking for Santiago. That was when Raeleigh knew that something was seriously amiss.

“Didn’t you get some people to protect Santiago yesterday?”

In response to Raeleigh’s question, Jepherson fell silent.

Raeleigh thought it over. “Why didn’t you search for him earlier? I told you that something might happen to him. Aren’t the two of you brothers?”

Raeleigh never wanted to lose her temper, but sometimes, she could not control it.

In the end, Raeleigh said nothing. She hung up right away.

Jepherson was sitting inside a car. After Raeleigh hung up, he took a look at his phone before his eyes landed on Seibert, who was sitting in front of him. “Still no news regarding Santiago?”

“Not yet.”

Jepherson looked outside. His gaze swirled with chilliness and it grew darker.

“Find him now.”

“Yes, sir.”

…

Leaving the ward, Raeleigh made a beeline for Xanthus and told him about Santiago’s disappearance. It happened that Hansen and Jenna were both there too. However, as Raeleigh pulled Xanthus aside to inform him about it, Hansen and Jenna did not really know the actual state of affairs. They just took it as a secret between the siblings. Jenna was even struck by how close they were.

“Are you going to look for him?” That was what concerned Xanthus the most.

Raeleigh shook her head. “I won’t. I want to meet Jacky.”

Xanthus was on the fence. He looked back at the door of Stuart’s ward. Although he was alright, somebody had to stay and guard him just in case.

It was a critical moment. Anything that transpired might be fatal.

“I need to call Jacky to confirm this and ensure your safety.”

Two days ago, Xanthus had asked for Jacky’s number from Santiago. At that moment, he did not have any particular plan in doing so. However, it had come in handy, it seemed.

The call was connected. Xanthus walked into another ward while holding Raeleigh’s wrist, as though he was afraid that Raeleigh would leave.

There was a hint of drowsiness in Hansen’s eyes, but his attitude was absolutely serious.

“They’re really close to each other.”

Jenna sincerely complimented them. On the other hand, Hansen just snorted.

Jenna turned to look at her husband. “What are you doing?”

Hansen did not reply to her. He looked at Alvin instead and asked, “What happened? Why didn’t Santiago come back yesterday?”

“They’ve failed to locate him. Something must’ve happened to him..”

Alvin was also involved in the search for Santiago, but to no avail.

Upon hearing that, Jenna’s heart skipped a beat. “Santiago’s missing?” She thought in astonishment. She wanted to get up, but Hansen held her down and told her, “Lie low. It’s nothing. Trust me, okay?”

Hansen looked at his beloved wife and lifted his other hand to hold the back of Jenna’s head. Then, he planted a kiss on her forehead. “Trust me, okay?”

Jenna gazed at him. Truth be told, she was more concerned than scared.

However, she felt a pang of guilt when she saw Hansen’s reaction.

Maybe the fact that she had always been afraid of her own shadow had frightened him.

Jenna hesitated for a moment. “Got it. I’m fine.”

Only then did Hansen let go of his beloved wife. He was fretting over the safety of his youngest son, the apple of his eye. Compared to Jepherson’s self-assuredness, Santiago posed more of a cause for concern.

Even though Santiago was not an impulsive and petulant person, he was full of valor. He wouldn’t restrain himself from stirring up trouble. For so many years, Hansen had been cosseting that son of his. He had never praised Santiago in front of anyone else. Nevertheless, privately, he babied that son of his even more than he would have done for a delicate daughter.

Now that Santiago had gone missing, regardless if he really had met with trouble, Hansen was on tenterhooks.

Alvin asked, “How about I search for him personally?”

Hansen shook his head. The people who were present shouldn’t make a move.

Otherwise, the public would start to spread rumors.

“Call Jepherson.” Hansen’s sole concern was to locate Santiago and ensure his safety.

“Right away.”

Alvin then dialed Jepherson’s number. Jepherson had long since anticipated that call.

“I got it.” After a few words, Alvin hung up. Hansen held his beloved wife’s hand and instructed, “Just wait first.”

“Alright.”

At present, Jenna had no other choice but to wait.

…

Xanthus made the call, and soon the line was connected. Jacky answered the phone.

“Who are you?”

“I’m Xanthus Osteen.”

…

After a moment of hesitation, Jacky asked, “What’s the matter?”

Xanthus went straight to the point. “Santiago’s disappeared. Do you know where he has gone?”

“I’m also looking into it, but I still don’t know where he went missing”.

Xanthus glanced at Raeleigh, who said, “Give me your phone. I’ll talk to him.”

Apart from his parents, Raeleigh was the person Xanthus cared the most. He handed his phone to her.

“Jacky, I’m Raeleigh. Can I meet you to go search for Santiago?”

…

Jacky debated it for a while before answering, “You should be aware of the risk if you meet up with me to look for Santiago. I can’t guarantee your safety.”

“I don’t need any such guarantee. I’m just going to follow alongside you. If you don’t agree to this, then I’ll go by myself.”

To some extent, that was a threat, from Raeleigh to him. Jacky didn’t think it was a joke. Thus, he was reluctant to speak with her any longer. He instantly said, “Hand the phone to Xanthus.”

Raeleigh hesitantly gave the phone to Xanthus, who then said, “Take Raeleigh with you for a day.”

Xanthus was well aware of Raeleigh’s thought process. If anything happened to Santiago, then she would not be able to sit still and watch from the sidelines.

Xanthus would rather let Jacky take care of her than to worry about when she was going to sneak out alone to search on her own.

Jacky dithered briefly. “If Santiago finds out, then he won’t go easy on us.”

“I’ll explain it to him.”

Jacky felt disinclined to do so, but he still agreed at last. Furthermore, he promised to head to the hospital to pick up Raeleigh in person.

After hanging up, Raeleigh looked apologetically at Xanthus. “I’m sorry for making you worry.”© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Xanthus raised his hand to ruffle Raeleigh’s hair. “Although it hasn’t been long since we met, we’re the same kind of people. I know how you feel.”

“Previously, I had been looking for you, so that you could get to know what familial love and happiness is. I don’t want to tie you to my side and forbid you from doing what you long for. If I did that, then your long-lost family will just shackle you, and you won’t be happy. It’ll be meaningless.”

Raeleigh remained silent. Xanthus patted her shoulder and changed the topic. “You’d better get changed. Who knows where they will take you to. I’ll be able to rest assured if you put on your sportswear and hiking shoes.”

“Do I really have to?”

“It will put me at ease if you go prepared. Besides, you must heed what Jacky says if you guys run into any trouble. He’s special. He’ll protect you.”

Raeleigh nodded. Only then did Xanthus head out with her. Afterwards, Raeleigh went to make preparations immediately.