Raeleigh was being given a jab, closing her eyes in excruciating pain.
Rossie sat down opposite her and asked if she was still hurting, to which she nodded.
Rossie said, "The guys still haven't returned yet. I think you have an idea what's going on."
Raeleigh shot her eyes open but shut them again a couple of seconds later.
Rossie continued, "My father- in- law and Uncle Hansen have come to an agreement. Since they aren't back yet, well have to take over their duties."
Hearing that, Raeleigh looked over at Rossie. "What are you planning?"
"We would have to punish the kidnappers severely, but the problem is how do we ensure everyone's safety. The Doyle family have made their move on us; if we don't teach them a lesson, we, the Whalen and Richards family, will lose our place here in the Capital City."
Raeleigh sat up painstakingly leaning on the bed frame, only clad scantily in a few bandages.
But her gaze was dull. Was it because she was in excruciating pain, or was she worn out? No one could be certain why. At that moment, Raeleigh looked like she was either half asleep or plotting something.
"They're in the dark while we're out in the open; catching them wouldn't be easy."
Rossie mocked, "Don't think for a second I don't know you're plotting something. I just wonder if we're thinking the same."
"Scarlette, please fetch us a pen," Raeleigh said, looking at Scarlette, who obliged. Raeleigh and Rossie each wrote a word in their palm, showing each other what they wrote.
Deanna hurriedly looked over at what Raeleigh wrote; it was 'King'.
Rossie too. Baffled, Deanna asked, "What are you guys trying to say?"
"Nevermind that. Just tell Dad, Raeleigh said yes."
Deanna did as told despite being befuddled. When she returned, Raeleigh asked her and Scarlette to leave the room, leaving only Raeleigh and Rossie inside. The girls discussed for more than an hour before Raeleigh came out dressed in sportswear.
Before heading out, Rossie gave Raeleigh a bottle of painkillers.
"This is the strongest tablet I'm giving you. Only one at a time, two only if the pain is excruciating. I have to consider my baby in my belly, so I have to stay. I'm putting this operation in your hands."
Raeleigh fixed her shirt as she said, "Don't worry. I'll be fine."
Raeleigh came downstairs wearing all black, even her shoes, looking as if she had completely healed. Jenna stood up and said, "No way I'm letting you do this."
"Jenna, go get some rest."
"I won't. Do you guys think this is some child's play? Raeleigh's injured. Are all of you out of your minds? Those fiends kill without batting an eye. It's not like you don't know how dangerous it is now, so what are you trying to do?" Jenna roared.
Hannah also stood up and said to Rayan, "They are still children. How can you guys take this so lightly?"
"Hannah, we're not. We're in a crisis now. Since they have married people like Zorion, they know what's in store for them. It's been decided, and Rossie has agreed. Do you remember the first time she saw us? Have you forgotten how soft her eyes were?"
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