In the end, Hansen allowed his son the freedom to choose what he wanted to do. Jepherson was soon to be a father. He had his own thoughts on the matter. Hansen didn't want to coddle him.
Inside the room, Raeleigh was busy sipping the chicken soup that Jenna had served her. She said nothing. Jenna, on the other hand, was besotted from the moment she saw Raeleigh.
"I don't know why, but I liked you at first sight. I haven't felt this way for years."
As Jenna spoke, Raeleigh slowly lifted her chin and looked at her.
"What other family do you have?" Jenna asked Raeleigh. Raeleigh thought it over and replied, "Just my Grandma. She's in her seventies."
"Is it just you and your grandmother?"
Raeleigh nodded in response. She had thought that Jenna would be completely different. However, contrary to her expectations, Jenna was a warm person, who was easy to get along with.
Jenna then peppered Raeleigh with questions, like any typical parent. It was as though she was interviewing Raeleigh. Finally, she said, "I don't know when I'm going back with your father-in-law.
Jerry told me that you don't plan to hold a wedding. I don't agree with that, but anyway, you are our daughter-in-law. You're bearing a child of the Richards family. You'll adopt the Richards family name sooner or later. I won't interfere with your decisions. But I must tell you, please come to us for help if there's any issue."
"Your safety is what's most important."
Afraid that Raeleigh would land in some sort of trouble, Jenna repeatedly drilled that into her head.
Jenna finally got up after Hansen called out to her from outside the room. She told Raeleigh, "We're heading out for a meal. I'll get you some takeaway. Rest."
Jenna stood up, patted Raeleigh's hand, and left the room. Raeleigh was left sitting calmly on the bed. She watched Jenna leave, with a flurry of mixed emotions in her heart. She really didn't think that Jepherson's parents would have been so accepting of her family's situation.
After they left, Jepherson came in and walked straight towards Raeleigh. He sat down on the bed and the two of them conversed about Jenna and Hansen.
"Your parents have so many stories," Raeleigh said. She could not believe that they were not natives of Capital City.
After a while, Raeleigh piped up again, "Since your parents aren't from here, could that child be in A City where you lived? You haven't found her yet anyway, so why don't you give it a shot?"
"If you hadn't brought it up, then I would have forgotten it completely. I'll have a look next time. I'll bring you along too."
"Sure."
Due to her pregnancy, Raeleigh stayed in the hospital for a few days. As a result, Lamarre was a little anxious and called Jepherson to inquire.
Jepherson couldn't say anything else, in order to protect Raeleigh. All he could do was to bring up Hansen.
Lamarre then said over the phone that Raeleigh still had five days to generate a new idea. Otherwise, she would be fired.
Jepherson hung up and looked at Raeleigh. "Pregnant women shouldn't be exposed to too much radiation. I'll print the blueprint for you."
"It's okay, you don't need to fuss over every little thing. I'm pregnant, so are plenty of women around the world. They're all using their phones and computers without any issue. You're too
much of a coward."
Raeleigh clearly looked displeased. Jepherson turned to look at her and asked, "Who's a coward?"
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