Getting My Ex-wife Back

“You can’t even shut up when you’re eating.”

Santiago gave the best part of the fish, the boneless part, to Raeleigh. With that, she lowered her head and ate, minding her own business.

After dinner, she cleared the table. Just as she was bringing the dishes over to the kitchen, someone knocked on the door.

Raeleigh heard the knock but didn’t bother as whoever it was, they wouldn’t be looking for her. She was a maid at best there.

The person who entered was silent as he made his way to the kitchen.

“I haven’t eaten yet.” Raeleigh froze when she heard the voice behind her. She turned around to see Jepherson standing by the door.

“Why are you here?”

“Well, I came by to see what’s up.”

Jepherson took off his coat and left it in the neighboring room. Then, he turned around, unbuttoned his shirt and rolled up his sleeves before hugging Raeleigh, giving her a kiss.

Raeleigh quickly took a glance at the kitchen doorway and felt relieved to see they were alone.

“What are you doing? Let go of me, or…”

Right as Raeleigh was about to speak, Jepherson wasted no time sealing her mouth with his lips. By the time she registered what he had done, he had already let her go, helping her reheat the dishes as if nothing had happened.

Raeleigh was about to fly into a rage, but seeing Jepherson reheating some food for himself, she took over.

“Go wash your hands.”

Jepherson was surprisingly cooperative, doing as he was told.

He ate in the kitchen.

“Why didn’t you come over earlier if you hadn’t eaten?”

Raeleigh sat beside him, keeping him company. Jepherson stuffed food into his mouth without responding.

Raeleigh was floored, thinking, so be it if he didn’t want to answer.

Raeleigh got up and sat down at her spot, waiting for Jepherson to finish his meal before she stood back up.

As Raeleigh cleared the dishes, Jepherson went outside.

Santiago and Jacky were watching TV when Jepherson switched it off. He sat down beside them and asked, “Has he called back?”

Santiago looked at him. “Mr. Jormen said he would treat me to a meal tomorrow and apologize.”

“And how did you put it?”

“I said I was just joking, and I won’t actually go.”

Of course, that wasn’t actually what he said, and Jepherson knew clearly, but he habitually turned a blind eye to Santiago’s antics.

“Go and socialize during the meal tomorrow. Also, help me deliver these tea leaves to Mr. Jormen while you’re at it. Tell him they’re from you.”

Jepherson placed the box of tea leaves on the coffee table.

Santiago was peeved. “I won’t go.”

“Then I’ll go.”

Santiago huffed.

Although not happy about it, Santiago acquiesced in the end.

Jepherson looked at Jacky. “You want to meddle in the Moore family’s affairs?”

“That’s the plan.”

“Going in wouldn’t be a problem. With my guarantee, you’ll be able to rise directly to the top.”

Jepherson’s words got Santiago and Jacky exchanging glances.

But neither of them spoke.

Jepherson continued, “But my guarantee is a back-door, no different from being a matrilocal husband. Even if you make a name for yourself, people still won’t take you seriously. Tactful as you are, you need to know where and how to use it, or else you’ll end up hurting yourself.”

“What do you mean?” Jacky questioned.

Jepherson thought it over and said, “With your capabilities, it wouldn’t be a problem even if you start from the ground up. But I believe it’s better for you if you become an entrepreneur and get a position through running an election.”

“So what you’re saying is, I should first start my own business?”

“What I’m saying is, you can make an appearance at some events or appear next to me to create entries into the business world, but you need to have the capability yourself. Wait for the right moment to run your campaign; use your status as an entrepreneur to take up the position. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you.”This is property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

As Jepherson spoke, Raeleigh had already exited the kitchen.

Raeleigh wondered if she would be leaving with Jepherson, so she took a seat beside him.

Jacky pondered for a while, “How long would that take?”

“About half a year. You should bring some assets over and start your business here first.

Even if you’re dealing with the underworld, you still need your own business. If you rely on the underworld alone, you’ll end up targeted sooner or later, no matter how rich you are. Plus, you don’t rely on that for a living, do you?”

Jepherson finished speaking and stood up. He glanced at the room and said, “I’ll sleep with Raeleigh; you two sleep together.”

With that, he went into Raeleigh’s room, and Raeleigh followed suit. As soon as she stepped foot into the room, Jepherson pulled her over. He shut the door and held her in his arms, feeling her up.

She pushed him away a little and cupped his face, asking in a whisper, “You’re okay now? You’ve already recovered?”

He smiled in amusement. “Let’s test that out.”

That meant that there was uncertainty. Jepherson’s hesitance made Raeleigh hesitate in turn. What if he still hadn’t recovered? He was getting eager again.

Pushing him, they went to bed; she took hold of his wandering hands and said, “Not now. We can do it after you’ve seen a doctor.”

Jepherson held Raeleigh’s hand tightly. “How would we know whether I’ve recovered if we don’t try?”

“Not a chance.”

Raeleigh laid down and scrunched her face.

Jepherson turned over to lay an arm on Raeleigh’s waist, huffing, and she raised her hand to block his breaths. With that, she bit her lip and turned to face the wall. “Even if you’ve recovered, we can’t do it here. The walls are very thin. No way.”

It was just an excuse. She just didn’t want anything to happen to Jepherson. However, he hugged her from behind and said, “Then we won’t do it.”

Raeleigh didn’t reply. Jepherson’s heart was in disarray as he embraced her from behind. Well, he asked for it.

Raeleigh held Jepherson’s hand. “You go to sleep first. I’ll go check up on Santiago.”

Jepherson let go of her and turned to lay on his back. She thought he was upset, so she turned to look at him and added, “If you don’t want me to, I won’t then.”

“You’re his sister-in-law. It’s only natural you’d check on him. You’ll be able to keep him in line if you’re by his side, and he’ll be able to protect you. You’re overthinking it.” Jepherson massaged Raeleigh’s hand. His words got her feeling somewhat guilty. She stared at him, then said, “I’ll be back soon.”

Raeleigh got out of bed to check on Santiago. She wasn’t gone for long. She soon came back with a glass of water.

“He still hasn’t rested, hasn’t he?”

Jepherson was asking about Santiago. Raeleigh responded instantly, “I asked him to. He said he would in a while.”

She returned to Jepherson’s side and handed him the water. Jepherson took a sip, laid down, and adjusted the blankets, gesturing for Raeleigh to join him. Raeleigh laid down with him after setting down the glass. The two chatted for a while before they brought up Deanna.

Raeleigh said, “Actually, I was the one who brought it up first. Jacky wanted to contact Deanna, but I couldn’t think of any other solution. I can’t stop thinking that you…”

Jepherson lowered his head to look at Raeleigh. She pursed her lips and rephrased. “I think your mom is the only one who can help. Hence, all this.”