Raeleigh and Santiago were sitting next to each other on the couch, leaning against each other. Cynthia placed two glasses of water on the table and sat opposite them.
Cynthia observed the two people in front of her and asked, "Are the two of you together now?"
"No, we're not." Raeleigh said. Santiago briefly looked over at Raeleigh. Then, he leaned back in his seat and studied Cynthia's house.
Cynthia said, "I'm sorry about what happened to your brother."
"It's alright. It's all in the past. These kinds of things, we will not understand unless we experience them. I understand your difficulties. You did it for my brother and yourself."
"I hope your brother thinks so too."
"Of course. He's about to have his first child." Cynthia was stunned when she heard Raeleigh's words. Then, she asked about Xanthus. At this time, Santiago had already stood up and was looking out the door.
Cynthia kept her eyes on Santiago when she realised that he was about to leave. Raeleigh remained seated on the couch and sighed.
Cynthia liked Jared because he resembled Santiago. That was why she fell in love with Jared very quickly and easily.
Santiago stood there for a moment and looked at the time. "I'm tired."
Raeleigh stood up. "I'm sorry to disturb you. I think we're going to make a move."
"Don't you want to stay a little longer? I don't think I'll be able to fall back asleep."
Cynthia immediately stood up, unwilling to part with Raeleigh and Santiago. She wanted to save their relationship, but Santiago was no longer what he used to be.
He no longer treated her as his confidante.
Raeleigh looked at Santiago, who was waiting at the door, and asked, "Santiago, do you want to take a rest here? By the time we head home, it'll be dawn."
Santiago ignored Raeleigh, opened the door and walked out. Raeleigh had no choice but to apologise to Cynthia. Then, she turned around and followed Santiago out.
Cynthia chased after them in a hurry. By then, Raeleigh and Santiago walked some distance. Cynthia caught up to Santiago and wrapped her arms around his waist.
Santiago's body trembled a little. It was not because his heart was trembling, but because Cynthia was looking at him from behind.
"Santiago..."
Santiago raised his hand to push Cynthia's hand away. Then, he continued walking without looking back. Raeleigh stood there and looked at Cynthia. She was not sure whether Cynthia was still in love with Santiago or was just feeling lonely.
"Hurry up."
Santiago beckoned Raeleigh. It was only then Raeleigh turned around and continued walking.
Just as she started walking, she heard Cynthia's cries behind her. She briefly stopped and turned around. She was met with Cynthia kneeling on the ground, crying.
Raeleigh turned back around and caught up to Santiago. Then, she said, "How can you be so heartless? Aren't you..."
"I have never loved her before. How can you call me heartless?"
Raeleigh froze for a moment. "But I thought..."
"I tricked her because I couldn't ignore her, but she put her faith in luck. She felt that as long as she stayed by your side, I would be able to return. She used you and she also used your brother."
Santiago turned around and walked towards the house. Raeleigh thought for a while and then followed him back.
Even so, Cynthia already had nothing left.
Soon, Raeleigh arrived back at the house. She froze for a moment just as she was about to enter her house. She did not expect that Jepherson would show up at this time.
Santiago glanced at Jepherson impatiently before entering the house. Raeleigh stopped and looked at him, "What are you doing here?"
"I heard that you're leaving?"
Raeleigh froze again. She knew that he must have been waiting here for a long time. Not only that, he probably also knew where they went.
"Yes, I'm leaving. Shaney's currently with Jacky. Why don't you come over later? Then, you can meet her for one last time."
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