Getting My Ex-wife Back

“She knows about Scarlette. Do you think she’s the one who did it?” Raeleigh raised her head and looked at Xanthus. He thought for a moment before saying, “I’ll get someone to investigate.”

“You’ll get someone to investigate?” Raeleigh looked at him, slightly confused.

“Hey, do not underestimate my capabilities.”

Xanthus let go of Raeleigh before heading outside to make a call to a private investigator.

After Xanthus was done, only then did Raeleigh call Santiago and told him about Stella’s visit. At this time, Santiago was sitting on the couch. When he heard Raeleigh’s words, he briefly glanced at Jepherson.

Then, he put his phone on loud speaker.

“Stella came to me just now. She asked me to leave Jepherson and if I don’t, those people around me are going to end up like Scarlette.”

“Santiago, I know that Jepherson doesn’t believe that Stella is a bad person. That’s why I called you.”

“Raeleigh, you’re such a smart girl,” Santiago said nonchalantly. Raeleigh was silent for a while. “You don’t sound sincere at all.”

Santiago snickered.

Then, Santiago looked over at Jepherson, who was seated beside him.

As Raeleigh did not know that she was on speaker, she continued, “Stella said that the first person she’s going to lay her hands on is my brother.”

“Wow! She has guts!” Santiago said and smiled, as his gaze was no longer at Jepherson.

Raeleigh said, “I want to know if there is any way to protect my brother.”

“Don’t worry, you can leave it to me. Wait for me at home.”

Santiago briefly glanced over at Jepherson before hanging up the phone.

After that, Santiago stood up and said to Jepherson, “It seems like you’re adamant that Stella’s a good person.”

Jepherson returned a look at Santiago but did not speak. Santiago quickly put on his coat before heading out the door.

Jepherson got up and walked to the door, watching as Santiago drove away.

“Follow Mr. Santiago. I want you to protect him.”

Jepherson said with his hands clasped behind his back. Then, one of his men asked, “What about Xanthus and Miss Raeleigh?”

Jepherson hesitated for a moment, “Jacky is not a pushover. I have faith in him.”

“Yes, Mr. Jepherson.”

Then, he disappeared instantly. Jepherson thought for a moment before reaching out for his phone to dial a number. It was not long before the call was connected. “Stella?”

“…”

“Where are you? I’ll come and pick you up.”

…

Stella was very pleased with herself. In fact, she had been living in a hotel ever since Marissa moved out of the Richards Group Manor.

When the car pulled up at the hotel, Jepherson took a quick glance out of the window while he waited for his driver to open the door for him. Jepherson got out of the car and paused for a moment before walking towards the entrance of the hotel.

As soon as he walked into the hotel, he was greeted by one of Stella’s servants.

“Mr. Richards, please come with me. Miss Stella is waiting for you upstairs.”

Jepherson followed him to the top floor, where the presidential suite was located.

He was invited into the room as soon as he arrived at the highest floor.

After the closing the door, Jepherson turned around and took a quick look around the room.

Jepherson immediately stopped when he saw a figure sitting by the floor to ceiling windows.

Stella sat in a wheelchair and was wearing a white cloak. From his point of view, it looked that the cloak was slightly heavier than Stella, judging by her skinny frame.

Stella sat there in a daze while hugging herself. When she heard footsteps behind her, she quickly turned around and realised that Jepherson had arrived.

“Jepherson.”

“Why aren’t you wearing more layers?”

Jepherson grabbed a coat and draped it around Stella’s shoulders. Stella glanced at the coat before looking up at Jepherson. “Raeleigh must have told you what happened, that’s why you’re here.”

Stella looked a little displeased and her face was also slightly pale.

Jepherson took a seat on the chair right next to her, so that he was at eye level with her. “Stella, we’ve been close ever since we were young. I have never mentioned it to anyone but I remember that you once got injured protecting me.

Although I’ve never told anyone, it doesn’t mean that I’ve forgotten about it.”

Stella forced a smile. “I knew you would come and find me after I threatened Raeleigh, but then again, if I didn’t, you wouldn’t be here, would you?”

Stella looked away. “Actually, I once had fantasies about you. I would fantasize that one day, you will be able to be mine and that you’ll love me unconditionally.

However, one day, I came to the realization that it was not possible.”

Stella’s tears flowed out of her eyes as she said, “Not only was it impossible, my legs are also broken.”

“Everything was just a dream and I’m not destined to be with you. How can I face this reality? Tell me!”

Stella burst into tears as her entire body started trembling. Jepherson hugged Stella and said, “Stella, I’m sorry. Love is something I can’t control. When I saw you again, I was very happy. It’s like reuniting with my long lost sister.

You know, I’ve been really upset about not being able to find my sister.

Up until now.

I care a lot about you, Scarlette and Deanna. I love all of you like my sister.

I’m sorry I can’t give you much. I can only wish the best for you.

Deanna already has someone she likes. What about you?

Remember I told you that you should have a life that is yours?

I also said not to expect anything because expectations will lead to disappointments.”Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

Stella pulled out of Jepherson’s arms and pursed her lips. “Scarlette’s incident has nothing to do with me. I just used it to threaten Raeleigh. I told Raeleigh that if she does not leave you, then I will make sure that her brother ends up like Scarlette.”

“…”

Jepherson did not speak. Stella held his hand and said, “I am very scared. How am I suppose to spend my life alone?”

Stella bawled her eyes out again. With that, Jepherson had no choice but to hold her. He stroked her back and said. “I’m sure things will get better. You cannot give up now.”

“But I don’t want to leave you. If I go back, I’ll die. Can you bear to watch me die?”

Jepherson hesitated for a moment. “No, you will not die.”

“But I really don’t feel well right now.”

“Even so, you’re not going to die.”

“Jepherson, do you despise me? I don’t mind being your concubine as long as you and Raeleigh both agree. I am willing to do anything just to be with you.”

Stella came out of Jepherson’s embrace to look at his cold face. She then pulled herself closer to him, ready to kiss him.

Jepherson looked down at Stella and managed to avoid her kiss in the nick of time.

“Stella, you can’t do this. I’m with Raeleigh and we will not tolerate anyone who comes between us.”

In a trice, Jepherson let go and sat to one side.

Stella’s face turned even paler as she asked Jepherson, “Both of you can’t tolerate me, or is it just Raeleigh?”

“Both of us.”

“Then what about Santiago and Xanthus? Why do you allow them to hang around her? She lives with Xanthus and I’m sure you know Santiago likes her. Why can’t I stick around then? Why?”

Stella bellowed. Jepherson stared at her and said nothing.

When Jepherson did not speak, Stella held the wheelchair tightly and tried to push herself up. However, she fell back down and started to pant and sweat.

Jepherson watched as Stella tried to stand up. He looked like he was losing his patience.

All of a sudden, Stella burst into tears. She covered her face in her hands and sat on the wheelchair, wailing.