Raeleigh struggled to turn around. She gazed at Jepherson's handsome face. He was only in his twenties, yet he was already an outstanding man. Wouldn't he be absolutely remarkable by the time he was middle-aged?
She fixed her eyes on him and sighed. Perhaps they had been enemies in a past life, which was why they were in this situation in this life. Nothing had been in their favour from the day they'd met.
She lay back down after watching him for some time. She couldn't stand their current situation, but there was nothing she could do about it.
When Jepherson woke up, he saw that Raeleigh had fallen asleep, curled up in his arms like a kitten.
He subconsciously glanced at her hand and found that the IV had been removed, then trailed upwards and met Xanthus's eyes. He was sitting across from them. Jepherson sat up.
As he tidied Raeleigh's clothes, he asked, "I didn't know you had the habit of watching others sleep."
"I don't when it comes to other people, but I do have a habit of watching my sister."
Xanthus stood up and turned to leave, taking the
IV drip with him.
After a while, Jepherson got out of bed and took a shower. He put on a bathrobe and called Xanthus on the phone, saying, "Bring me some clothes that you've never worn."
After that, he hung up, leaving Xanthus feeling both amused and annoyed.
Xanthus grabbed some clothes and brought them to Raeleigh's room. He knocked on the door.
"It's not locked."
Jepherson changed into the clothes Xanthus had brought. They had similar builds, and he looked good even in loungewear.
After that, he headed straight to the kitchen. He didn't react much at Lamar and Jazelle's presence, merely greeting them politely, saying, "I'm going to make something for Raeleigh."
Jazelle glanced at Lamar, a little bemused. However, Jepherson walked into the kitchen before she could say anything, as casually as if he were in his own home. He cooked something for Raeleigh, bringing it up to her room and waking her up.
Raeleigh did not know whether to laugh or cry. "There's no need for this."
She didn't want him to serve her like a servant.
"You don't expect me to just sit around and watch you while you're sick, do you?"
"It's really unnecessary, though. There are plenty of people to cook for me."
"Mine is the best, though. Isn't it?"
Raeleigh was speechless. She'd never met such an arrogant person.
She sat in bed and looked outside the window for a while. It was snowing.
She said, "I heard from Dad that your grandparents are behind this. If it's really them, what's going to happen to us?"
"I'll get to the bottom of this. Grandma's a little on the extreme side, but as far as I know, she's not the type who'd commit arson."
"There must be some reason for this."
In face, Jepherson had already started investigating the matter. He had yet to find anything, though.
She looked at him. "I really hope it's just a dream."
"If you were to disappear when the dream's over, then I'd rather this be real."
Jepherson took a sip of the lukewarm soup before cleaning up the cutlery. Jazelle, who'd been standing by the door, turned and headed downstairs.
Jepherson went downstairs and washed up before looking for Lamar.
"I have something to say."
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