Getting My Ex-wife Back

After Seibert left, Raeleigh followed Jepherson to a restaurant that he had booked for dinner.

After Jepherson signed the documents, he took Raeleigh for dinner.All rights © NôvelDrama.Org.

Raeleigh didn’t like wasting food. Jepherson ordered just the right amount of food for the two of them. He ordered a couple of appetizers, which included some soup and salads, and a couple of main courses.

Even if they were just eating, she felt uneasy, as long as she was with Jepherson.

Raeleigh lowered her head to eat. Jepherson took some fish and put it on her plate. “You should eat more.”

Raeleigh continued looking down and remained silent. “I’ll eat whatever you give me as long as I don’t have to communicate with you. Everything will be fine once I get back,” she thought to herself.

These three months felt like an entire year to her.

Raeleigh thought about it. Did the three-month contract start on that day?

She should try remembering when she got back.

After stuffing a chunk of food into his mouth, Jepherson chewed on his meal as he turned to face Raeleigh. “Are you really that unhappy when you’re with me? Do I not even compare to Santiago?”

Raeleigh froze for a moment and almost choked on her soup.

Raeleigh hurriedly put her spoon down and wiped her mouth with a napkin. “What did you say?”

Jepherson pursed his lips. “Aren’t you happier with me?”

Raeleigh blushed and glared at Jepherson. She turned away and continued eating. Suddenly, there was tension in the air.

She had been anticipating going home all day and was glad that the meal was finally over. Jepherson slowly wiped his mouth, stood up, and walked over to the windows. He stood there with his hands clasped behind his back. It looked as if he wasn’t in a hurry to leave.

“When are we going to leave?” Raeleigh asked impatiently.

“When I’m done admiring the view.” Jepherson stood by the window. It was already dark outside. The city below them was ablaze with lights. It looked very beautiful.

Raeleigh stood there for a while as she looked at Jepherson. In the end, she decided to join him.

Raeleigh was taken aback by what she saw.

Although the building that they were in wasn’t that tall, they could still see the entire city below. The view was amazing.

It was not easy to enjoy a moment like that in such a busy city. However, Raeleigh had to admit, this was one of the best places to admire the city.

Jepherson looked at Raeleigh. “Raeleigh…”

Raeleigh turned to look at Jepherson. He smiled and said, “I like you very much. Although there was a little confusion at the beginning, I really do like you.”

“I’ve never been so crazy about anyone before. You’re the first.”

Raeleigh tensed up. “I don’t want to hear it.”

“You’re my woman, regardless of whether you want to listen to me or not. It will never change until the day I die. You’re stuck with me.”

“If I live, then you live. Even if I die, you can’t be alone.”

Raeleigh pulled a long face. “Shame on you.”

Instead of getting angry, Jepherson smiled and said, “I’ve done a lot of shameless things in my life. It’s not too late for you to say these things now.”

“Hmph!” Raeleigh turned around and looked at the scenery. Jepherson walked over to Raeleigh and wrapped his arms around her from behind. He was wearing a ring on his ring finger.

Raeleigh felt as if something was scraping against her and she couldn’t help looking down. Jepherson rested his chin on Raeleigh’s shoulder. “According to Greek folklore, people who are destined to fall in love will wear the same ring to prove that they can be together.”

“We can try.”

Raeleigh was amused. “Don’t use such a naive and childish excuse.”

“Do I look like a naive person?” Jepherson held Raeleigh tightly. Raeleigh felt a little unhappy. She pulled Jepherson’s hand away. “Let go.”

“Let’s give it a try.”

“Our hands aren’t the same.”

“What if the ring fits?” Jepherson smirked. Raeleigh was sure that it was a trap and was determined not to fall for it.

Raeleigh watched as Jepherson slid the ring off his finger. She felt that there was no way the ring would be able to fit any of her fingers.

Raeleigh’s fingers were very slim. She knew that the ring would not fit her no matter which finger she wore it on.

Raeleigh thought for a moment. “What if it doesn’t fit?”

“If it doesn’t fit, then I’ll return you your freedom.” Jepherson thought for a moment. Raeleigh turned her head and looked at him as he admired the city lights below. “If you want to go, then I’ll let you go. We’ll leave the rest to fate.”

Raeleigh felt that Jepherson was sincere. At the very least, she could see it in his eyes.

“What if the ring fits?”

Raeleigh considered the worst scenario. “If it doesn’t fit, then I’ll terminate the contract tomorrow. Once Stuart and Santiago have fully recovered, you are free to leave,” Jepherson answered.

“However, if the ring does fit, then the first three months on our contract will remain in place. On top of that, you will have to accompany me for one night. I’m sure you understand what I mean.”

Raeleigh wore a long face. “How typical…”

“If it doesn’t work, then forget it.”

Jepherson turned around and was planning to leave. Raeleigh hurriedly said, “I’ll try it on, but you must keep your promise.”

“Fine, may God punish me if I break my promise.”

Raeleigh froze for a moment. Her hands were cold and clammy. She hadn’t expected Jepherson to swear to God.

Her face turned red. “I’ll try it on.”

Raeleigh took the ring and briefly studied it. Then, she slid it on her pinky. It was obviously too large for her, so she took it off and slid it on her ring finger. It was still too loose. She then tried it on her middle and index finger.

Unfortunately, the ring was too big for all of the four fingers she tried on. She returned the ring to Jepherson. “It doesn’t fit.”

Jepherson took the ring and reached for Raeleigh’s left hand. Then, he slid the ring on her thumb. Raeleigh froze for a moment. “It’s impossible!”

“Who said that you can’t wear a ring on your thumb?”

Raeleigh pursed her lips. She wanted to slide the ring off but it wouldn’t come off no matter how hard she tried.

Raeleigh was starting to feel a little anxious and tried her best to remove the ring. Jepherson held Raeleigh’s hand. “Stop it, you’re going to hurt yourself. Come here.”

Jepherson took Raeleigh to the restroom. He lathered her thumb with some soap, but it still wouldn’t come off.

Raeleigh looked very annoyed. She watched Jepherson, who was trying hard to remove the ring through the mirror, before pulling back her hand.

“Did you do it on purpose?” Raeleigh had reasons to believe that he did it deliberately.

Jepherson looked up at her. “If I had done it on purpose, then I wouldn’t have put it on your thumb.”

Jepherson’s eyes were like a flame of fire as he stared at the silent Raeleigh. She looked like a sore loser at that moment.

Raeleigh pursed her lips and said nothing. Jepherson took a hand towel and wiped her hand. He let go of her hand as he said, “I’ll take you to the hospital. I’m sure there’s a way to remove it.”

Then, Jepherson turned around and walked out of the restroom. Raeleigh looked at him leave. Was he hurt? Why was he walking so unnaturally?

Raeleigh looked down at her hands for a while. Actually, the ring looked good on her. What was the problem then?

Raeleigh’s head was about to explode. In short, it was all Jepherson’s fault. It was his fault.