Getting My Ex-wife Back

Raeleigh breathed a sigh of relief after Jepherson was gone. She preferred not knowing what he did. That way, she could feel more at ease. It was better than living with the fear of losing him to somebody else at any moment whenever they meet. Besides, Raeleigh much preferred to do what she liked on her own.

Although Waverly Village could not compare to the hustle and bustle of Capital City, she preferred its peacefulness and serenity.

There was no doubt that Capital City was a bustling city. However, to someone like her, it felt more like an empty dream filled with vanity. Although it was vibrant, everything about it felt like a fragile illusion that could be easily destroyed.

“I don’t plan on staying here for the long term, but it’s better than staying in Capital City. Jepherson will have his hands full. The Moore family is getting ready, and the Doyle family is raring to go. Since we can’t leave, it may be a good thing to stay in this small village.”

Xanthus was sitting in a corner, observing the people going to and fro on the street. Raeleigh smiled and asked, “Admit it. You like him, don’t you?”

Xanthus laughed. “Anyone my sister likes must be someone extraordinary indeed, so how can I not like him?”

“But you still want to go against him?” she pressed.

“He’s in the wrong, so I have to when it’s still not too late. If I don’t remind him now, do you think he’ll care what I say in the future?”

Xanthus smiled, then continued, “Since Jepherson insists on going ahead with his plan, there must be something that his family has hidden in the past. Dad has also looked into this matter, and we can’t leave either. We can only do what we can  and hope for a miracle.”

Raeleigh looked at him. “If I say that I’m not worried about those things now, would you believe me? What would you think of me?”

Xanthus’s gaze deepened. “I’ll still treat you as my sister, nothing more nor less. One thing is clear, and that is the fact that the past can’t hinder you now. Your only and biggest challenge is Stella.”

Raeleigh grinned in relief. “Although we don’t spend much time together, you’re still the one who knows me the best.

“Bygones are bygones, and I don’t want to keep living in the past. But for now, I’m worried about Stella’s sudden appearance.”

“If it was really for Jepherson, I think Stella would have taken action a long time ago. After all, Deanna is not as bad as Stella. Stella was not around before but appeared out of the blue. I’m sure her sudden appearance is also what Jepherson is most worried about,” Xanthus said.

Raeleigh also shared the same thought. That was why she was feeling so anxious.

“You know everything,” Raeleigh remarked as she turned and took a few steps forward. His words had made her see him in a new light. She had known long ago that he was no ordinary person. He did not become a doctor because of his talents, but for their family’s sake.

In truth, Xanthus’s real strength lay in doing business. That was because he had a shrewd mind and a keen eye.

The siblings continued walking and chatting. They even passed by the houses Xanthus had bought. The sun rose and melted the snow on the ground. The air felt fresh and clean, and even the houses looked cleaner. Everything seemed to have been reborn.

Xanthus came to a stop, and Raeleigh followed suit. He said to her, “I want to set up a private practice here and hire a few employees. We can organize a physical examination every year to benefit the people here.”

“Are you really going to open up a private practice? Here?” Raeleigh asked curiously. Xanthus replied, “Do I look like I’m joking?”

Raeleigh shook her head. “No, you look serious, but I don’t think it’s true.”

“Although I have built a name for myself and become rather well-known, that’s not what I want. I have always wanted to find somewhere that I belong and do something I want to do.”

If Xanthus opened a private practice in the village, he would be able to make living while doing what he liked. It was not a bad idea at all.

He said, “I’ll continue to work as a doctor at Elkton University. I can work there during the daytime and come here at night to treat patients. That’s what I want.

“If I don’t really want to work or stay here, or if I feel tired, I’ll fly back to visit our parents.”

One more place to settle down meant one more place to call home. That would be nice.

He added, “I’m not getting any younger either. It’s time for me to start a family of my own.”

Noticing the seriousness in his tone, Raeleigh was all ears. Without meaning to, she suddenly thought of Cynthia.

“Since that’s what you want, I’m all for it. If you need any help, I can help you,” she replied.

Actually, Raeleigh could barely be of any help. After all, she did not have any professional medical qualifications. She really could not figure out how she could help.

“Well, there is something you could do. Since you still have time, why don’t you stay and help me?” Xanthus went into one of the houses. Raeleigh followed him, feeling curious. She really had no idea what she could do to help.

After entering the empty building, Xanthus took a pen and a blueprint out, then handed them to Raeleigh.

“Take a look,” he said.

Raeleigh unfolded the paper and stared at the words on it. “Acuity Hospital?” she read.

She raised her head and looked at him. “I don’t quite understand.”

“Who else is better at designing than my sister? Why would I ask another designer to do it if I have you?” He stared at her pointedly.

Raeleigh looked at Xanthus in silence and suddenly grinned. “I design cars. Aren’t you afraid that I’ll design your hospital into a luxury car?”

“If so, I believe the hospital will attract a lot of attention, or at least add to the view.”

Raeleigh thought for a moment. “Give me some time then. I’ll try. If I can’t do it, you can ask someone else for help. After all, this is a serious matter..”

“Sure,” he replied.

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Raeleigh walked around the outside of the empty building, holding the pen and paper. She would need to do some research so that she could come up with a design that blended with the rest of the village.

Xanthus immediately filled in an application form to hand in to Capital City’s medical department. Xanthus knew the procedures better than anyone else. A private practice was different for sure, but they were still very strict about it.This is from NôvelDrama.Org.

Meanwhile, Raeleigh took advantage of the time she had to do a lot more wandering around, studying the building structures around the village. Although she designed cars, designing a building was a different ballgame entirely. So, she had to figure out all the details.

For the next few weeks, Raeleigh and Xanthus lived and breathed everything related to the hospital. They spent every waking hour discussing it. Raeleigh was so engrossed that she almost forgot to eat.

Jepherson called her a few times, but Raeleigh was either on a work call or meeting the locals. She wanted to familiarize herself with how things were done in the village so that she would not make a fool of herself and humiliate Xanthus. After searching high and low, she finally managed to get a few architects and engineers to help her. They all arrived at the village in a few days. Upon their arrival, Raeleigh had a long talk with them about her thoughts and ideas. They were supportive and gave great suggestions, which led to several more meetings and discussions. Soon, they reached a consensus and decided to go ahead and build the first clinic in the village.

She was so busy that even if she wanted to call Jepherson, her time was limited.