When Raeleigh got out of the car, she began staring at the Richards family's courtyard. Although the Richards family had already buried Marissa's body, Raeleigh was still unwilling to go back.
However, as she gazed at Carsten's precious little face that was looking at her expectantly, she had no choice but to follow Jepherson inside.
At that moment, Santigo and the other children were in the yard. When Santiago saw Raeleigh and Jepherson, he smiled and gestured at Jepherson. "What are you doing?" Raeleigh asked when she saw Santiago.
"Nothing."
Though Raeleigh did not believe Jepherson, she decided not to ask further.
When Carsten saw Forden and Shaney, he immediately tried to break away from Jepherson's arms, wanting to get to them. The children were all gathered in the Richards family manor that day.
Coupled with the four other children of the Whalen family, there were ten children altogether, and they almost occupied the entire courtyard.
Raeleigh was a little frightened to see so many children.
"Carsten, don't play with the others. Stay here with me."
Raeleigh was worried that Carsten would be in a bad mood. However, after one look at Carsten, Jepherson decided to put him down. "It's okay. Let him play."
Raeleigh glanced at Jepherson's neck. "What if..."
"He'll be fine. Let him go."
Carsten looked around for a while before running towards Forden, who then pulled Carsten along with him before disappearing from sight.
Raeleigh took a deep breath, feeling the urge to check on Carsten. However, Jepherson grabbed her by the wrist and said, "Don't go. He's fine; he's with the others. We're the only ones giving him pressure."
Raeleigh stopped and looked at Carsten.
Then, Jepherson entered the house with the adults, and Raeleigh followed suit.
Hansen and the others were already seated inside by the time they came in. After Raeleigh entered, Jenna stood up to indicate that Raeleigh should come sit with her. But the latter made no show of going to her, so Jepherson led Raeleigh over and sat her down.
"Since the olden days, the Richards family has always prioritized our respect for the elders. Therefore, the head of the family's position should be passed down to the eldest grandson of the family," Hansen said, prompting Jenna to look at her husband. She remarked, "What are you doing? We've only just..."
Hansen held Jenna's hand and continued, "Let me finish."
Jenna obeyed and kept quiet.
Hansen continued, "Since everyone is here, let me settle our family's affairs first. Although our family's currently based in Capital City, we should not forget about A city either.
Thus, I'm going to keep these two places, and you two brothers may decide which of the two places you'd like to keep.
Let's begin."
Santiago stated without hesitation, "I choose to stay in A city."
Jepherson looked over and asked, "Don't you like Capital City?"
"People change. I much prefer here over Capital City, but Shaney and Forden will stay with me."
Jepherson looked at Raeleigh and told her, "You decide."
"I have no objection." "Since no one has any objections, it's settled. From today onwards, Santiago will take over our family business in A city, and I'll leave Capital City to Jerry."
Jenna let out a sigh of relief. She finally understood everything.
"Raeleigh, what about you?"
Before Raeleigh could answer, Jepherson replied, "Raeleigh and I have decided to take care of Carsten together."
"Do you want another child?"
"No. We're happy with just Carsten and Shaney."
Jepherson reached out to hold Raeleigh's hand, but she immediately pulled away.
Jenna carefully watched her surroundings, feeling relieved. She looked at Santiago again and noticed that he looked calm and unbothered.
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