"I don't understand, why are you doing this?" Rayan frowned. "Perhaps I shouldn't ask so much but I am really worried about you. Your situation really makes me uneasy. Tell me and we can see if I can help you to come up with an idea."
"I..." Jenna paused. She was filled with gloom as she recalled the night before. After a while, she parted her lips and said, "Hansen can only marry Aria."
Rayan stared intensely at her, wanting to know what was on her mind.
"Do you really love Hansen?" he snapped.
"It has nothing to do with love, he must marry her," she insisted.
"Do you really think so?" Rayan frowned.
Jenna did not respond.
"Are you sure this will help?" He asked, "Are you really sure that he will be all right after you left seeing that he truly loves you?"
Jenna's heart ached but she hid her emotions. She was near tears but he could see the determination in her eyes.
"This is fate," she said lightly. She stood up
abruptly and was about to return to the bedroom to rest.
"Jenna, we are all grown-ups. Don't do things that you will regret." Rayan followed suit and tried to persuade her. Although he loved Jenna, he was a gentleman and would respect Jenna. He would never force her to reciprocate his feelings for her.
He would only accept it if she fell in love with him from the bottom of her heart.
However, that would not stop him from helping her.
"Rayan, thank you for reminding me. I know what to do. Also, can you continue acting as my boyfriend for the time being?" Jenna came to a halt and turned around. She stared blankly at him.
Rayan brushed a strand of hair from his eyes. His eyes twinkled as a smile spread across his face.
"I am happy to give myself to you," he teased.
Jenna blushed. She pursed her lips and smiled. "Thank you, Rayan. Good night." She then turned and walked into the room.
The room was specifically designed for her. It was bright and luxurious like the bedroom of a princess. Jenna knew what Rayan meant. He wished to treat her like a princess.
However, Jenna knew that she could never return his love. Although she was touched, she did not love him and she could only appreciate his gesture from the bottom of her heart.
She got up early the next morning.
Rayan was already waiting for her in the living room. He had prepared a scrumptious breakfast.
She had to agree that Rayan's culinary skills were indeed top- notch. The food he made was not only delicious but also attractive. He really knew how to enjoy life.
Hansen also had an exquisite taste but he was overbearing and he perceived that men should not belong in the kitchen. He felt that men should focus on their business. Hence, it came as a surprise to Jenna when he prepared a steak for her when she was drunk that day. It truly meant a lot and Jenna was moved.
Not only that, Hansen detested fruits and only loved to drink green tea. He was very picky and only favored luxurious tea brands.
Rayan and Hansen were both men but they were so different.
People didn't necessarily love those who were the most outstanding and perfect in all aspects. However, they would fall for those
that attracted them and were suitable for them. Jenna knew this very well.
"Jen, do you want to go back to Richards Manor later?" Rayan asked, seeing that she was getting ready to go out.
"Yes, I'm going back to Richards Manor." Jenna nodded and said, "I'll be back here at night. I will stay here for the time being. Is that all right for you?"
She looked a bit embarrassed and gave an apologetic smile.
"Sure." Rayan said softly, "Do you need me to accompany you?"
"Accompany me?" Jenna hesitated. She had a really serious look on her face as she asked, "Rayan, are you free recently?"
"Yes," Rayan replied without hesitation. He came here for the sake of her. Of course he had time.
"Sorry to trouble you then but don't worry, it won't take long." She forced a smile, a troubled look on her face.
"Don't worry, although I am not an actor, my acting skills are amazing. I'm sure it will satisfy your need," Rayan teased. "I hope I can continue being your boyfriend forever even if it's just an act."
Jenna lowered her head and sighed.
Everyone was busy preparing for the New Year's banquet at Richards Manor. Bands and the other performers had arrived.
When Jenna showed up at Richards Manor with Rayan, everyone was rooted to the spot and gaped in disbelief.
Norton's staffs were startled and were soon whispering to one another.
"Rayan, I'm so sorry that you got caught in a scandal because of me. This is detrimental to your reputation," she apologized after they got out of the car and reached a secluded corner in Green Jade Garden. Jenna felt that it was her fault.
"You are a woman, yet you are not afraid. Why should I be afraid? I'm a man!" Rayan grinned.
"I'm known to be flirtatious. Another scandal won't impact my reputation further." Jenna smiled faintly and sighed. She assumed an air of nonchalance and said, "Besides, I don't mind what others say."
"Jenna, do you know? This is precisely what I admire most about you. You are not afraid to live as you like and you are not affected by the people around you." Rayan chuckled.
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