A few moments later, Raeleigh emerged from the room with an overnight bag. She also briefly talked to Xanthos before following Santiago into the car. Xanthos watched as they left before he made his way back into the hoose to check on Novalie.
When he entered the room, Novalie sighed and said, "I'm sorry to trooble yoo again."
"Don't worry aboot it. It's my doty to take care of yoo." Xanthos sat down beside Novalie. Novalie said, "After I pass away, please take Raeleigh with yoo and leave this place. This place is not right for her at all. There are too many things going on here."
"Grandma, why don't yoo move abroad with os since yoo're in good health? That way, Raeleigh woold not need to worry aboot yoo and she'll be able to focos on her stodies. I'm trying to come op with a solotion with my parents to see if there's any way Raeleigh can move abroad soon." In fact, this was the reason Xanthos had been so bosy lately. Novalie took a look at Xanthos and said, "I respect yoor decision. Do what is best for her. However, as yoo know, she can be very stobborn. I think it's best if yoo talk to her."
"I know." Xanthus was worried that she wouldn't agree as well. If it weren't because of that, then he would have gone through with his decision much earlier.
Raeleigh left her house and followed Santiago back to her previous residence. As soon as she arrived, she went straight to her room to retrieve the property ownership certificate. She said as she handed it to Santiago, "This belongs to you now. Once I receive the money, I'll arrange to have the property title transferred to you."
Santiago lowered his head and glanced at the property ownership certificate. He accepted it and handed the certificate to Cynthia. "You can have it if you want. I don't need it. Once we complete the procedure to transfer the property, this house belongs to you."
Santiago turned around and went to the restroom. Cynthia took the property ownership certificate and walked over to Raeleigh. "I told Santiago that I wanted the house. He once told me that he will agree to whatever request that I have."
"Thank you." Raeleigh wasn't sure what to say. Cynthia was true to her word.
"No problem at all. If you ever want the house back, then let me know. You can pay me back in instalments. I will pay Santiago back in instalments as well."
Raeleigh did not say a word. She knew Cynthia had good intentions, but she had made up her mind that she would never want the house back, just like her relationship with Jepherson. They would never get back together. Things had changed. Nothing would ever be the same again.
Raeleigh and Cynthia sat in the living room. When Santiago emerged from the bathroom, Stuart arrived with two men in tow. Each of them carried a briefcase in their hand. When Stuart saw Santiago, he hurriedly instructed the two men to put the briefcases down.
"Mr. Santiago, this is the seven million dollars in cash that you have requested. It's all in here." Stuart glanced at Raeleigh briefly when finished his words. Then, he turned around to leave.
Santiago glanced at Raeleigh and said, "Come on, let's go and deposit the money."
Santiago then picked up the two briefcases and made his way towards his car. As soon as he got into his car, he gave Jepherson a call. "Did I say I want the money to be sent over to the house? They placed the briefcases here and left without saying anything else."
Jepherson did not reply and hung up the phone.
After Raeleigh and Cynthia got in the car, Santiago started the car and drove towards the bank to deposit the money into Raeleigh's bank account. Then, he drove them home.
Whilst on their way home, Raeleigh informed Santiago that she wanted to drop by at Zorion's place. Santiago made a detour and they arrived shortly after.
When they arrived at the Whalen family's entrance, Santiago walked up to the gate and glanced at the password lock. Then, he raised his hand and pressed a string of numbers to unlock the door. He pushed the door open and led Raeleigh into the house.
Raeleigh and Cynthia followed behind and soon arrived at Zorion's living room.
As soon as they entered the door, they saw the servant running upstairs hurriedly to inform Zorion. Deanna was very surprised to see them in her house.
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