Getting My Ex-wife Back

Hugging Raeleigh from behind, Jepherson asked her, “The snow is stunningly beautiful, isn’t it?”

Raeleigh turned around and looked at Jepherson. Then, she turned back around and continued to watch the snow fall outside. After a while, she asked Jepherson, “What did Xanthus say to you?”

“He told me the reason you were kidnapped was because of a batch of antiques, and the family who was responsible for that is the Richards family.”Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

Jepherson whispered in Raeleigh’s ear, but she only briefly looked at him. “Did you ask your parents whether it was them?”

“Yes, I did, but they say it wasn’t them.”

When Jepherson held Raeleigh in his arms, she said, “But that doesn’t mean it wasn’t done by someone in your family.”

“What if it was really us?”

“I don’t know.”

…….

It was getting dark outside. After a moment of silence, Jepherson said he wanted to spend the night here, so he led Raeleigh upstairs to her room. Xanthus did not intervene in this matter. He could not possibly knock on the door and ask Jepherson to sleep outside.

Since Raeleigh had consented, then he, as a brother, should not intervene.

The next morning, Raeleigh got up, put on one of Jepherson’s shirt and went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. At this time, Xanthus have also woken up and wanted to get a glass of water when he saw her in the kitchen.

After entering the kitchen, Xanthus asked Raeleigh, “Have you come to a decision?”

Standing in the kitchen, Raeleigh replied, “I can’t just give up when this incident has nothing to do with him.”

Xanthus also thought so. If she could give up a relationship over such petty issues, chances were it would not last.

“That’s good. You’re very brave, but you do know that there’s a price to pay for being brave, don’t you?”

“When I see Deanna and Jacky, I feel that life is too short to hurt the people we love.” Raeleigh did not want to explain too much. Regardless what it was, she had made up her mind.

It was not up to anyone to determine whether her decision was right or wrong.

Jepherson was walking down the stairs just as Xanthus emerged from the kitchen. Their eyes met. Xanthus stopped at the kitchen door with his arms crossed, as if he had been waiting for him.

Jepherson calmly walked down the stairs, dressed in a white pyjamas with floral print. He greeted Xanthus as he walked, “Morning.”

Xanthus uncrossed his arms and waited for Jepherson to walk down the stairs. The two stood face to face. Xanthus asked Jepherson, “Even if you’ve solved your family’s problem, how are you planning to solve the problem around you now? Don’t forget, you still have a brother.”

“Santiago is just a kid,” Jepherson said straightforwardly. Xanthus found himself amusing as he thought that he now had the penchant for being a busybody.

“Whatever, as long as Raeleigh does not get hurt.” Xanthus turned around and headed straight for the door. He was wearing his workout attire.

Jepherson shouted, “Hold up!”

Xanthus turned around and briefly looked at Jepherson before heading out the door. Jepherson glanced towards the kitchen before heading back upstairs to change into his workout clothes. Then, he came downstairs again.

Jepherson stood by the kitchen door and informed Raeleigh, “I’m going out for a while.”

Raeleigh turned around. “It’s so cold outside! Why would you want to go out?”

“To get some fresh air.”

By the time Raeleigh emerged from the kitchen, Jepherson had already disappeared. Raeleigh was speechless. She walked to the door to have a look before realising that he was going on a run with Xanthus.

Raeleigh turned around and went back into the kitchen to continue making breakfast.

By the time she was done cooking, Jepherson and Xanthus had returned from their morning run.

Xanthus mentioned over breakfast that he was planning to head over to the hospital and wanted Raeleigh to accompany him.

Raeleigh agreed. After all, he was her brother.

Jepherson briefly glanced at the clock and said, “I’m going to be busy for the next few weeks. The year end is usually the busiest period of the year for the Richards Group. Raeleigh, I will not be able to spend as much time with you. Please take care of yourself and don’t go out unless it’s necessary. I don’t want anything to happen to you.”

Jepherson looked at Xanthus, who smiled and said, “Raeleigh is my sister. It’s my duty as her brother to take care of her.”

Xanthus then got into the car and waited for Raeleigh, who was having a moment with Jepherson. She adjusted his collar and said, “I have to go now. I’ll call you if anything happens.”

“Alright.”

Jepherson reached for Raeleigh’s hand and lowered his head to kiss it. Raeleigh pulled her hand back before turning around and getting into Xanthus’ car.

Jepherson watched as Xanthus drove away before turning to look at his car. At this time, Seibert was waiting for him.

Jepherson took out his mobile phone and called Santiago. “Please watch over Raeleigh for me.”

Then, without a word more he hung up the phone.

Jepherson entered the car, picked up a newspaper and opened it. He read it attentively and suddenly said to Seibert, “Did anything out of the ordinary happen recently?”

“No, Mr. Jepherson.”

Jepherson looked up at the rearview mirror and asked, “How old are you?”

“I’m twenty this year.”

“Do you have a girlfriend?”

“No, I don’t.”

……..

For a moment, awkward silence hung heavy in the car. Folding the newspaper, Jepherson then put it aside. He leaned against the seat and closed his eyes to rest.

The driver was confused. He wondered why Mr. Jepherson was particularly concerned about Seibert that day.

Just as Raeleigh came out of the car, she heard another car pull up behind Xanthus’s. She turned around and saw Santiago coming out of the car.

“What are you doing here?” Raeleigh subconsciously asked when she saw Santiago. Santiago was wearing a red fleece jacket and singlet, paired with a black pants and snow boots.

Raeleigh frowned. “Aren’t you cold?”

Santiago smirked at her. “That’s a lot of questions. Which one do you want me to answer first?”

“Which one would you like to answer?” Raeleigh rolled her eyes at Santiago. She was already being nice to him.

“I think I’d prefer to know why you decided to ditch me the other time.”

Raeleigh still could not get over it.

Santiago stood upright and shoved both hands into his pocket. “Oh, that?”

“Yes.”

“Alright, give me a moment while I think about it.”

Raeleigh wanted to have a good talk with him about this matter. However, at this time, Santiago’s smile was warmer than the sun. For a moment, captivated by his smile, she had forgotten to give him an earful.

Santiago walked inside, followed by Raeleigh. Xanthus wanted to check on Stuart, so he immediately entered the hospital as soon as he arrived. When Xanthus saw that Raeleigh was in Santiago’s company, he was much more relieved compared to when she was with Jepherson.

Xanthus immediately went to change into his work clothes before visiting Stuart. Stuart had been in good condition these days. Xanthus happened to have entered his ward just as he was about to get out of bed.

Xanthus gave him a quick examination before reading through his chart.

“It’s a good sign that you’re able to get out of bed, but that does not mean that you can walk around. You might have to use the wheelchair for the time being. I have yet to come up with a way that can make you regain the ability to walk again.”

As a doctor, Xanthus could not withhold information from his patients. It was his responsibility as a doctor to tell the truth.