Chapter 1368 He’s Much Better Than You
Sure enough, Marissa invited Raeleigh and Jepherson over to the Ink Garden for dinner. Jepherson didn’t agree immediately. Instead, he left it up to Raeleigh to decide.
“I don’t have to go,” Raeleigh said as she looked at Jepherson. He didn’t answer and Raeleigh knew that he would not help her decide. In the end, she decided to accept the invitation for dinner.
Raeleigh and Jepherson made their way to the Ink Garden. This time, Raeleigh attended the dinner as Jepherson’s girlfriend.
Raeleigh thought it was ironic. She once was adamant that she and Jepherson couldn’t be a couple but now, she was attending the dinner as his girlfriend.
If this wasn’t ironic, she did not know what was.
Raeleigh entered the door only to find Marissa engaged in conversation with Stella, who was crying. Marissa clearly noticed Raeleigh when she entered the room, but she didn’t invite her to sit down. Instead, she let Raeleigh continue standing by the door.
Jepherson didn’t say anything. He left all the decisions up to Raeleigh.
Raeleigh stood by the door and waited for Marissa to invite her in and take a seat. Raeleigh briefly glanced at the servant who was standing in one corner. The servant took a deep breath, knowing that she could not afford to offend either party.
The servant saw Raeleigh’s expression. They didn’t mind, but could Mr. Jepherson close an eye?
The servant walked over to Marissa and whispered, “Madam, Mr. Jepherson and Miss Raeleigh have arrived.”
Marissa slowly looked up and looked at Raeleigh with a trace of displeasure in her eyes. “I invited Mr. Jepherson for dinner. Since when did I extend the invite to her?”
The servant didn’t know what to do. She briefly glanced at Raeleigh and Jepherson who were still standing by the door.
When she received the invite, Raeleigh was initially very reluctant to come over for dinner. She only decided to come here for the sake of Jepherson.
“I just remembered that I have something else I need to do. I’m going to head back first.”
Raeleigh turned to leave. Jepherson immediately followed her without hesitating.
Marissa suddenly shouted coldly, “Jerry.”
Jepherson stopped and turned to look at Marissa who was seething inwardly. He said, “Since you already have company, then I guess there’s no need for Raeleigh and I to accompany you for dinner. Raeleigh also has something to do, so we’ll be leaving.”
“I dare you to step out of this place. If you do, I will disown you.” Marissa pointed at Jepherson. Jepherson closed his eyes and turned to leave without saying anything.
“Jepherson, Raeleigh…”
Jepherson had taken a few steps before he heard Stella calling for them. Raeleigh turned around and looked at Stella strangely. She did not say anything. She looked at Jepherson. “If you want to stay, you can stay. I really have something to do.”
Jepherson glanced at Stella before turning around and walking out. He didn’t even look back.
Marissa was breathless with anger as she watched Jepherson walk away.
Stella turned pale. She watched Raeleigh and Jepherson hold hands and leave.
When they arrived at the entrance of the manor, Raeleigh said to Jepherson, “You can stay if you want.”
Jepherson cast a quick glance at Raeleigh before getting into the car. Raeleigh stood outside and smiled at him before getting into the car.
They left Richards Group Manor and made their way to the hospital. Santiago was in the hospital too. Jacky was also with him.
Raeleigh and the others bumped into Jacky as they entered the hospital.
Jepherson and Raeleigh were together. Jacky was on his way out but he came back to them and called Raeleigh.
“Raeleigh.”
Raeleigh turned to look at Jacky. “What’s the matter?”
“Do you still remember what you promised me?” If Jacky hadn’t reminded Raeleigh, she would have totally forgotten about it.
” I remember, but now…”
“I really want to get in touch with Deanna.”
Raeleigh hadn’t expected Jacky to be so direct. However, she did make a promise, so she had to fulfil it.
Raeleigh hesitated for a moment. “I’ll try my best to get in touch with her. I’ll let you know when I do.”
“Sorry to trouble you.”
Jacky turned around and left. Raeleigh wondered whether this was the right thing to do as she made her way into the hospital.
She decided to pay Stuart a visit first. When she arrived at his ward, she was surprised to see Santiago sitting outside of Stuart’s ward. She hadn’t expected him to recover so quickly.
Raeleigh paused for a moment and then walked over to Santiago. Santiago opened his eyes and gave Raeleigh a smile. “Hey, you’re back!”
“You’re fine now?” Raeleigh asked as she took a seat next to him. There was no one else except for Alvin.
Santiago laughed. “I’ve always been fine.”
Santiago reached out and pinched Raeleigh’s face. Hadrian stood nearby with his head slightly bowed. He was a little confused about what was going on between Jepherson and Santiago.
Jepherson and Raeleigh were a couple, but Santiago seemed to be fond of Raeleigh as well.
The problem was that Jepherson always went along with what Santiago wanted. Hadrian had never thought that Jepherson would be willing to share Raeleigh with Santiago.
What about Raeleigh?
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Even Alvin was frowning. What were the brothers up to?”
Jepherson didn’t pay attention to Santiago even though he was touching Raeleigh. He went in to check on Stuart.
Jepherson closed the door behind him and sat down. Stuart was staring blankly at Raeleigh and Santiago, who were outside.
“Mr. Jepherson…”
“I know.” Jepherson crossed his legs and didn’t pay much attention to it.
“There are some things I’m not sure if I should bring up.” Stuart was in a dilemma.
Jepherson smiled. “Although Santiago is still young, he knows what he’s doing.”
Stuart didn’t understand. Jepherson tapped his legs with his fingers. “If Raeleigh is Santiago’s sister, that means we’re a family. Whatever Santiago is doing is normal. It’s not what you think it is. I trust Santiago and I trust Raeleigh too.”
“Mr. Jepherson…”
Jepherson raised his hand and motioned for Stuart to stop talking. Stuart kept quiet.
Jepherson hesitated. “If you like Raeleigh too, will you leave me?”
Stuart thought about it and shook his head.
“I won’t drive you away either,” Jepherson said. “We grew up together and we went to school together. You’re my best friend. When I was very young, I remember my father telling me to treat you like a brother because you’re Mr. Alvin’s son. Your father risked his life for the sake of the Richards family. He’s like an uncle to me.”
“I know you better than anyone else. Not to mention that you’re not that kind of person. Even if you are, I believe it can’t come between us.”
“Every man loves a beautiful woman. Raeleigh is very beautiful and she has a lot of admirers. On the contrary, if I can’t stand out among the crowd and get Raeleigh to notice me, what right do I have to stay?”
“Raeleigh is still young and has the right to choose. If I am unable to win her over and she finds someone better than me, then I will give her my blessing.”
“In other words, I will replace you.”
Stuart’s values had been completely overturned. He felt that Jepherson was not thinking straight, but he dared not say anything.
“The only person that can be better than you is Mr. Santiago.”
Stuart knew that very well.
Jepherson stood up. “I haven’t been home in awhile. I guess I should go and visit my parents. Take care of yourself. Santiago has managed to track down who did this to you.”
After finishing what he was saying, Jepherson turned around and left. Stuart stared blankly at Jepherson as he walked out of the room.