Even with the sudden addition to the house, Raeleigh had never felt unaccustomed to it. She was worried that the mute would sneak about the house and be discovered. Aside from that, Raeleigh called Jacky and asked him to prepare a passport for him.
Then for the next few days, Raeleigh took the mute for a tour around the manor.
She told him that her parents did not like for there to be too many people, hence when she had the time, she would take him to the garden at the back of the manor.
As a result, during an evening when he had wandered into the back garden by himself, someone had caught sight of him.
When Raeleigh heard about it, she had inquired into his reason for being there, but he didn't answer her.
"This place is too big. If you solely rely on your own two feet to get around, you may not be able to reach from one end to the other even within half a month. If that's the case, it'll be best for you to do something to occupy yourself."
Raeleigh just gave this as a suggestion, but the mute nodded in agreement.
The next day, Raeleigh found a management job for Callis in the manor. He could not speak, thus she asked him to manage some of the tools they had. His task everyday was to record and make an inventory forthem.
The mute was willing to do it. Initially, his handwriting was like chicken scratch but Raeleigh took a hands-on approach and taught him how to write.
The mute's adaptability was very strong. It didn't take long for him to fully get used to life in the manor.
And before they knew it, the day of Raeleigh's second operation had arrived.
Before she left, Raeleigh reassured him as to not worry about her and that she would be back soon, yet he insisted on going.
He pulled on her sleeve with a pleading look in his eyes.
Raeleigh sighed, "I'm fine. Don't worry about me. I'll be back tonight."
The mute shook his head and tugged on Raeleigh's hand.
"Then if you're going with me, don't wander off. I'm worried that no one can take care of you during my operation, plus this place isn't safe."
The mute nodded. He was very cooperative this time.
As he was so determined, Raeleigh had to take him to the hospital with her.
Once there, she received an examination while Xanthus arranged for someone to watch over the mute.
He waited for Raeleigh outside the operation room. During this period of time, Jared came, sat beside him and spoke a few words.
As the people around the area were foreigners, no one could understand what was said.
They just felt that as they were both from the same country so they had something in common to talk about.
The operation lasted for six hours. When Raeleigh was finally wheeled out, the mute stood up immediately and rushed towards the operating room door. At the moment, Raeleigh was in a comatose state as part of Raeleigh's surgery involved her nerves. If they didn't put her under with general anesthesia, it would put a damper to her recovery.
When he saw the state she's in, he immediately looked for the doctor. One of the doctors told him, "Dr. Osteen is resting inside. You may go in to see him." He turned his head to look at Jared who quickly went in to check on Xanthus.
When the doctor noticed that he was still there, they then said, "The operation is very successful. Don't worry, after three years she will regain full mobility of her hand."
Although the other party had spoken in a foreign language, the mute was proficient in many languages of many different countries, it was impossible for him not to understand.
The mute frowned and tilted his head down to watch Raeleigh who had fallen asleep. He then lowered his head and kissed her on the lips.
The doctor didn't find this strange. Since he was allowed to be here, he must be someone really intimate.
It was just that the way he was dressed was somewhat different compared to Xanthus's and Raeleigh's own style, which always gave a sense of disharmony in some aspects.
The doctor pushed Raeleigh to the ward and the mute immediately followed them inside. When he arrived, Raeleigh had woken up. At her first glance at him, in her befuddled state, she thought she saw Jepherson in some parts of him.
The effect of anesthetics had yet to fully abate, therefore Raeleigh could only blink her eyes. The mute called for the doctor, who then came in together with a specialized attendant to take care of Raeleigh's post-operation.
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