Raeleigh took the letter over, unfolded it, and read it.
"First of all, let me make it clear. I've taken the three children away with me, and I don't know how long it will take for me to return. I've sent your parents back. With regard to Stuart, he's going to come out later. If anything happens, I'll contact you.
If I don't come back within two years, take it as an opportunity for you and him. If he turns over a new leaf and treats you better, I'll return the child to him. If he doesn't, I can only take you away.
My heart is with you, and you know it."
Raeleigh wanted to keep the letter in the pocket, but Jepherson snatched it over, opened it, and read it. After that, he simply tore it up.
Lenold furrowed his eyebrow and said, "With a short temper like this, it's no wonder that Mr. Quirk looks down on you. It makes sense to me that you can't get yourself a wife."
Raeleigh shot a glance at Lenold, who rubbed it in. It seemed that he would have a tough time in the Green House.
He didn't know how to be tactful. Raeleigh signaled him not to talk nonsense with her eyes. However, he took no notice of it and walked two steps, coming to the front of Jepherson. He opined, "You're too arrogant. Here comes a man who is more arrogant than you. Let's see what you can do now. If I were you, I would capitulate instantly for the sake of the wife and child. Besides, this is an era when pursuing girls can be quite hard. On top of that, my sister-in-law is as pretty as a picture, not to mention smart. Am I right?"
"Get lost!"
Jepherson's face fell and he turned around to look at Raeleigh. "Call him and tell him to bring Shaney back to me. Otherwise, I'll demolish Green House."
"Now that he has left, I won't be able to get in touch with him. It isn't the first time he does so." Raeleigh felt helpless as this was not the plan they had agreed on the previous day.
"Save your energy. If you can find him, it won't be called a confidential mission. I've got a kind reminder for you. The country he was assigned to has not been stable recently. I guess he might have gone there, but I don't know how he's going to carry out his mission.
That's all I can do for you as a buddy. Think about it. I'm leaving."
Lenold turned and went back into the prison. Raeleigh stood outside the gate and waited for a short time. Then, the gate opened again and a person came out. It was none other than Stuart.
Since Stuart had been in prison for a long time, his skin was sallow and he had become thinner.
After a brief moment of amazement when seeing Raeleigh, he walked toward her speedily. "Thank you."
Raeleigh wore a smile. "Let's go. I'll take you to visit Lucy."
Stuart raised his head to look at Jepherson. After a long time, he approached him. "Mr. Jepherson, I've something to tell you."
"Say it."
"I want to leave the Richards family and find a tranquil place to live a simple life."
Jepherson seemed to be riled, but he still retained his composure. "One can't come back to life after death. You should think about Mr. Alvin too. He is old. If you leave him, what should he do?"
"When he gets old, I will take him to my side. Mr. Jepherson, I hadn't entreated you before and this is the only time."
Although Jepherson felt disinclined, he still gave his permission.
At this time, Stuart focused his eyes on Raeleigh and said, "Take me there."
Raeleigh got into the car, followed by Stuart, leaving Jepherson behind.
Standing momentarily, Jepherson started to feel cold. He walked from Green House toward the direction of Capital City. It was not long before he heard the sound of a car behind him. Therefore, he stopped.
He didn't wear many garments, only a thin piece of cloth. As the car came to a halt, a head poked out of its window. Lenold said inside, "What kind of attire is that? I'm freezing even in a coat. Aren't you cold in that attire of yours?"
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