Getting My Ex-wife Back

Xanthus was mystified for a bit, whereas Jepherson understood what Jazelle meant in an instant. Raeleigh was also aware that her parents were protecting her.

Raeleigh pretended to bow her head. “I should explain it to you.”

“You don’t need to explain. We merely want to know if you and my son have broken up.” Jazelle had practiced at home many times. Therefore, the way she feigned disapproval was quite realistic. Raeleigh almost laughed, but she still shamed indignation and shot a glance at Jazelle.

Jazelle felt good as she was very proud of her pretense.

Lamar said, “Xanthus, let’s go.”

Xanthus glanced at Raeleigh as he took over the luggage from his father and explained, “Raeleigh and I have broken up. It was my fault. I’ve fallen for someone else.”

“What?” Being shocked, Jazelle gaped at her son. “Is it true?”

Xanthus reluctantly nodded. “Yes.”

“What? So, you were two-timing?” Jazelle didn’t take Xanthus’s side at all. She prioritized her daughter.

In embarrassment, Xanthus hesitantly said, “Raeleigh and I broke up with each other due to our incompatible personalities. It wasn’t until then that we fell in love with someone else. Even so, our relationship remains, so I’ve adopted Raeleigh as my younger sister.”

“Seriously? Aren’t you mad, Raeleigh?” According to Jazelle, Xanthus was the one who cheated on Raeleigh.

Raeleigh lowered her head slightly. Her mother did put them in awkwardness.

Nothing was better than her.

Xanthus nodded to end the conversation.

Jazelle then said, “Well then, Raeleigh, since you’ve become Xanthus’s sister, you are my daughter. I will treat you as my own.”

Jazelle pulled Raeleigh’s hand and patted it. The mother and daughter went out together, leaving the four men behind. Two of them followed Raeleigh, whereas one of them stayed behind to keep Lamar company.

Jepherson was the one left behind.

Neither of them spoke as though they were wary of the people around them. Reaching the car, Jepherson opened the car door in person. “Uncle Lamar, Aunt Jazelle, you can take my car. Santiago will be accompanying Xanthus.”

Jazelle took a look at her husband. Lamar then replied, “No need, we can fit into Xanthus’s car. Raeleigh, I will ask about the matter between you and Xanthus later. Now that you’ve become Xanthus’s sister, you are a member of the Osteen family. You can get into the car first.”

“Okay.” Raeleigh followed Xanthus into his car, so did Jazelle. At this time, Jepherson said, “I’ll book a restaurant to welcome you.”

“No, we will have our meal at home. You guys can head back first.”

Lamar turned and entered Xanthus’s car. Xanthus entered his car, started the engine, and left.

Behind Jepherson, Santiago asked, “What should we do?”

“Play it by ear.”

Jepherson got into his car. Santiago darted a glance before following him into the car. They went straight to Waverly Village.

As expected, Xanthus also took his parents to the village. Once entering it, Jazelle instantly cuddled Raeleigh. They wept for a while. As a result, Raeleigh’s eyes had reddened.

She thought her mother would blame her, but her mother felt sorry for her.

“It’s all my fault. I didn’t take good care of you. You must have been through many difficulties. My poor baby!” Jazelle burst into tears in the car. Lamar took out a handkerchief and wiped her tears.

“Don’t cry. We’ll get out of the car soon.”

Jazelle’s tears came out of the blue, but they dissipated so fast. After wiping away her tears, her clean, fair complexion made her seem youthful, especially with her curly hair. Raeleigh stared at her mother in amazement. She knew that her mother was impulsive, similar to that of Deanna. However, she didn’t expect her mother to still be so self-centered at this moment.

Raeleigh beamed at her. “Mom, Xanthus is going to build a hospital in the village. You can have a look.”

“I’ve heard from your brother. There’s nothing special about the hospital. I prefer you to live in good conditions. Let’s visit your room.”

Emerging from the car, Jazelle looked around before following Xanthus to where Raeleigh and the others stayed.

At the door, Jazelle gasped. “Sweetheart, this is where you’ve been living at?”Belongs to NôvelDrama.Org - All rights reserved.

“Yes, it’s nice here, and the villagers here are also obliging.” Raeleigh brought Jazelle inside. After entering, Jazelle was not dissatisfied, but still, she felt that this place was substandard.

In fact, Jazelle could endure any hardships herself, and she could stay anywhere. As an archaeologist, she had been to dirtier and messier places.

However, at the thought of her daughter living in such a place, Jazelle secretly shed two drops of tears.

A spoiled brat would complain as soon as they entered such a place. Only her daughter would not complain and think of it as a nice place.

It was because Raeleigh had suffered too many hardships since she was a child. Even though this was an ordinary place, she was still content with it.

Jazelle held her daughter’s hand tightly. “Sweetheart, I will stay here tonight. Is there any empty room?”

“Mom, are you and Dad going to stay here?”

“Of course, the people here are so hospitable and helpful. In addition, both you and Xanthus are here too, and we have to build a hospital. Besides, I’ve seen the decorations in the village. Is there going to be a wedding? We can join it. Your dad and I had gone to the countryside when we were young. Whenever there was a wedding there, we would join it.”

Remembering her youth, Jazelle was a little exhilarated.

Raeleigh looked back at Xanthus. “No problem. There is an extra room.”

“That’s great. Xanthus, help me carry my luggage.” Jazelle pulled Raeleigh into the house. Raeleigh pushed open the door of her room and introduced it to Jazelle. The mother and daughter had much to say to each other. Hence they didn’t come out any time soon.

While Xanthus was carrying the suitcases, the Richards brothers came over. They knocked on the door and came inside, making the house seem crowded.

The living room was not spacious, and it looked smaller with Lamer and Jazelle’s suitcases.

Lamar sat on the sofa, and he did not speak when Jepherson and Santiago came into his sight. He cast a glance at them and picked up a glass to have some water.

“Uncle Lamar.”

Jepherson entered the door and paused momentarily. Subsequently, he changed into indoor slippers and walked to the side. “Santiago, go get some ingredients. I need some fish, chicken, and shrimp. As for the rest, you make the call.”

“All right.”

Santiago turned and went out. Through the rear-view mirror, the chauffeur looked at Santiago, who was dozing off. To the chauffeur, something seemed to have happened, and Santiago seemed strange.

…

Jepherson did not help Xanthus. Instead, he stripped off his blazer, put on an apron, rolled up his sleeves, and asked Xanthus, “How much should I prepare?”

Xanthus glanced at his father, who was sitting on the sofa, and then looked at Jepherson. “It’s up to you.”

Jepherson turned around and went back to the kitchen, beginning his preparations for a hearty meal.