"Raeleigh..." Deanna was so excited that she almost ran to her. Frightened, Raeleigh said hurriedly, "Don't move. I'll go to you."
Deanna was surprisingly obedient, standing in place.
The two of them hugged as Raeleigh walked to her. Although they weren't as close as best friends, words could not express the joy of reuniting after a long separation.
Hannah did not go to them but stood by the door instead. She hopped for her daughter to experience a friendship like Jenna and hers. However, she did not know if Deanna would be as fortunate.
Hannah quietly left the room and went downstairs.
After greeting Deanna, Raeleigh sat down on Deanna's bed, and Deanna immediately told her about her recent life, only eating and sleeping, being treated like a baby.
Humored, Raeleigh teased, "I do have to say, you look good chubby."
"Well, excuse you. Easier said than done. Now that I'm fat, I'm worried Jacky won't like me anymore.
Look at me."
It was true that Deanna had gained weight, but she did not look bad. However, to Deanna, it was a horrifying truth.
"No way, I don't think Jacky's that kind of person. If he stopped loving you just because you gained weight, what's the point for you to continue loving him?"
Raeleigh's face was all tenderness as she faced Deanna, feeling relaxed and envious of her sometimes.
How could she not envy a clean, clear- cut relationship like Deanna's?
It was nice to have a straightforward relationship and not have to put on pretense. She suddenly thought she should also be like Deanna and admit she liked Jepherson.
Perhaps, it was a good thing.
"Deanna, it's my first time here. Can you take me out?" Raeleigh asked. Although it was a little risky, she had to bite the bullet and do it as she had already made a promise.
Deanna appeared to be in a dilemma; she shook her head and said, "I mean, what if the people out there try to hurt me because they're jealous of my beauty? Besides, I'm not familiar with the place either."
According to Deanna, she only went out of the house three times since arriving here. The first time was for a meal, the second was a breath of fresh air at their doorstep, and the last time was to see Scarlette out.
Thinking of Scarlette, Deanna said, "Raeleigh, there's something I want to tell you."
Deanna thought there should be no secrets between them since they were good friends.
"What is it?"
"It's about Scarlette." Deanna felt sad just thinking about it, but she would feel even worse if she did not tell Raeleigh now.
"Do you know where she is?" Raeleigh asked, having a feeling Deanna knew of Scarlette's whereabouts.
Deanna nodded. "I've always known where she is; only Mother doesn't. I begged Dad to hide her away."
What Deanna said was more and more confusing. Raeleigh asked, "What on earth is going on?"
"Promise me you won't tell it to others. I never told anyone but you. Got it?"
"Did something happen to her?"
Deanna nodded, her heart aching.
"What happened?"
"Why don't I take you to her."
Deanna stood up. She didn't look like a pregnant woman at first glance, but the longer you look, you'll notice her pregnancy.
She took out an overcoat from her wardrobe, put it on, and walked toward the door.
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