Getting My Ex-wife Back

Humored, Raeleigh said, “What else do you think? She constantly has to worry, having a son like you. Now that you have a wife, she can finally relax and let me worry.”

Jepherson found it hard to accept the fact that Raeleigh would get into the role so quickly. Or perhaps, he hadn’t expected it, so he was both surprised and delighted.

Seeing Jepherson was silent, Raeleigh headed for Marissa’s room, and he followed suit, asking from behind, “Scared?”

Raeleigh shook her head. “No!”

“Why not?”

“As my grandmother would say, no one’s life would be without failures; there will always be hardships along the way.”

“I’ve only met a hurdle. Besides, which woman wouldn’t have to move on from their old life after marrying? This is why people always say women start their second life after marriage.”

“So why shouldn’t I fight for my second life?”

Raeleigh said and entered the door. Jepherson paused for a moment at the doorway and then followed her in. After entering, all he had eyes for was Raeleigh. He was lost in thought at one point, looking at his beautiful, intelligent wife.

Meanwhile, Marissa just so happened to see the two of them showing affection in front of her.

And just like that, she hit the roof, lashing out at Raeleigh, “Why are you only home now? Do you know what time it is?”

To that, Raeleigh explained, “I didn’t sleep last night, and I got up too early this morning, so I fell asleep outside. Jepherson didn’t wake me up, so I overslept.”

Humored, he thought her retaliation was brilliant. Well-structured and fluent. Absolutely brilliant!

He couldn’t wait to see how his grandmother would react.

With amusement, Jepherson looked at Marissa, who was already long pale with anger. If it went on, she would die of anger because of the couple.

Marissa rubbed her head then pointed at Raeleigh. “How did I get a granddaughter-in-law like you? Seeing you already gives me a headache. How can you say something like that?!”

“Please enlighten me, Grandma. What have I said wrong? I’m just speaking the truth.”

In other words, would Marissa prefer if she lied?

Raeleigh’s words got her even more enraged. Looking up, she questioned, “This is how you’re raised?”

Raeleigh kept quiet this time. When someone criticized your upbringing, don’t argue nor refute but only listen.

Everyone knew the accuser was the actual uneducated scum.

Marissa was taking advantage of her seniority, but Raeleigh couldn’t argue with her.

Raeleigh’s silence got Marissa at a loss for words. Even she herself thought she had crossed the line by criticizing her upbringing.

Only then did she calm herself down, then turned to Jepherson and said, “And you. You’re well aware we still have guests at home, yet you still listened to her and stayed out so late. Are you deliberately going against me?”

Jepherson thought for a moment. “Grandma, you know I never go against anyone.”

Livid, Marissa retorted, “So you’re saying I’m deliberately finding fault in you two?”

Jepherson did not answer, but his eyes had said it all, leaving Marissa suffocating in anger.

On seeing Marissa was feeling awful, Raeleigh said, “It’s getting late, Grandma, do rest early. The old need to rest early. Jepherson and I did wrong today; we shouldn’t have come back so late.”

“You’re also worried about us. Rules are rules; if even I don’t follow them, then it’ll be difficult to punish the servants if they make mistakes.”NôvelDrama.Org holds © this.

“I’m willing to receive my punishment.”

Marissa didn’t know what to say anymore now that Raeleigh had put it like that. That was the initial plan, but seeing Raeleigh’s attitude right then…

Marissa frowned slightly. Raeleigh was no ordinary person; she was much more challenging than her daughter-in-law.

She had set traps, but Raeleigh could retaliate, and with ease at that.

Seeing so, she said, “Good that you know what your mistake is. But you are in the wrong after all. If I don’t punish you today, people will complain. So kneel and reflect on your mistakes. Leave when you know what to do.”

Marissa stood up and was ready to leave. Jepherson immediately said, “But Raeleigh’s body…”

With that, Marissa turned around and glared daggers at him. Just as she was about to speak, Trevor walked out and said, “Go and get some sleep. Raeleigh’s grounded for a day.”

Looking over, Raeleigh breathed a sigh of relief.

Marissa looked at her husband. “Trevor.”

“How can you be angry when you’re still in poor health? I’ll only enrage you more to see her kneeling here.” Trevor looked at Raeleigh unhappily. “Why are you still here?”

Raeleigh hurriedly said, “Good night, Grandpa, Grandma.”

With that, she left, leaving Jepherson alone in the room. On seeing that his grandfather was consoling his grandmother, Jepherson walked out.

Out the door, it took Jepherson a while to find Raeleigh. After seeing she was heading toward Green Jade Garden, he caught up to her but did not say anything.

Raeleigh said, “I’m afraid it’ll be difficult for me to adapt to this place. If we really have to live here someday, I hope we can stay in the manor in Capital City.”

“Although there’s also lies and deceits there, I can live with it but not this family war.”

Raeleigh stopped and turned to Jepherson, touching his handsome face as she said, “This is the price of being born into an imperial family. You don’t get to choose, not even love.”

“I finally understand why Santiago would be so unrestrained. I know he doesn’t want to, but if he is asked to live like any normal man in this environment, it would be difficult.”

“You’re already regretting so soon?”

Jepherson held Raeleigh’s hands, pulled her into his arms as he held her chin, forcing her to look at him. She thought for a moment and said, “No. Since I’ve already chosen you, I naturally wouldn’t regret. I just think there’s no warmth to this place. If my child is born and raised here…”

“It’d still be fine if it’s a boy, but wouldn’t our daughter be as wild as a monkey?”

“It would be a relief if she doesn’t scare her partner away, let alone expect someone to marry her.”

“Nonsense, my daughter will be the most eligible woman in the world. Hmph! Who would dare to scorn her?”

Speechless, she retorted. “So you’re saying even if your daughter is a wild monkey, there will still be people scrambling for her?”

As Jepherson knew Raeleigh was mocking, he didn’t answer.

Amused, Raeleigh said, “With a father like you, what kind of daughter will we have? Honestly… If they’re even willing to settle with a wild monkey, then they wouldn’t be pursuing her because of who she is.”

“They dare?”

Jepherson’s face darkened. “Hmph, my daughter will be a natural beauty, both talented and beautiful!”

He let go of her and strode ahead. Looking over, Raeleigh couldn’t believe he was angry over the matter.