Jepherson was looking at her when Raeleigh turned around, and she took a subconscious step back. However, there was a window behind Raeleigh; she would be found out if she bumped into it. The moment she came in contact with the window, she grabbed Jepherson's arm. Though it wasn't exactly successful, her hand slipped down his high-quality shirt; she still managed to grab hold.
At the same time, Jepherson grabbed hold of Raeleigh's waist, pulling her into his arms.
Raeleigh looked up at Jepherson. Jacky also turned around only to be surprised by Jepherson's appearance. He had been standing next to Raeleigh the whole time. The door was on the right, and he couldn't believe he didn't sense Jepherson entering at all.
They were even hugging right then.
Although Jacky found it strange, he looked away the next second, as if he hadn't seen anything.
Raeleigh, on the other hand, pushed Jepherson away.
Jepherson said after letting go, "Be careful."
"Thank you!"
Raeleigh was used to expressing her thanks and continued scanning the room. Although she was still in shock, she did not say anything.
It took her quite some time to calm down.
Jepherson merely stood behind Raeleigh, their bodies nearly touching each other. If she moved even a little, her back would definitely touch his torso.
"You're burning," Raeleigh muttered.
Hearing that, Jepherson took a step back and went out. Jacky looked over and followed Jepherson out.
Raeleigh stayed, but after failing to see anything suspicious, she left the cafeteria as well.
Out the door, she saw Jepherson standing with his back facing her and his hands behind his back, looking as if he was waiting for her.
Raeleigh looked around but didn't see Jacky.
"Don't bother looking. Deanna called. He left."
Jepherson turned to look at Raeleigh. Staring at him, she didn't know what to say as whatever she said would be redundant at this point, having a hunch why he was here.
"Are you here because of Austin?"
Jepherson retorted, "Aren't you?"
Raeleigh didn't answer. Jepherson walked away, saying, "I tried looking for him in all the places I could think of. If I could, I would've found him long ago."
Raeleigh followed him behind. That was the reality; nothing went according to her expectations. What else could she say?
After exiting the prison, Raeleigh followed Jepherson to his car. He opened the door for her to get into the front passenger seat before getting in himself and starting the engine.
As the roof of the car closed, Raeleigh looked behind her but did not see the man Jepherson had brought with him. Curious, she asked, "Where is the man who came with you?"
"He left."
With that, Jepherson drove Raeleigh home, taking his time. Raeleigh leaned against the car, staring ahead.
Neither of them spoke. It was as if no one could say anything.
When they arrived at Waverly Village, Jepherson stopped the car outside. Raeleigh got out, and Jepherson followed.
"It's getting late; rest early. I'll let you know if there's any news." With that, Jepherson went back into the car, still having his gaze fixed at Raeleigh. Raeleigh only then went into the village.
After walking a short distance, Raeleigh turned to look at Jepherson; he was still looking at her.
After some thought, Raeleigh still walked back home.
As she was about to reach home, she saw Callis coming out. Seeing her, he stopped. Raeleigh smiled. "Waiting for me?"
Callis did not answer, which amused Raeleigh. "I almost forgot. You can't speak."
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