After a moment of silence, Raeleigh said, "I've thought about it. I don't think we are suited for each other, so let's break up."
"That's your reason for breaking up?" Jepherson asked. He was not angry. Raeleigh turned to look at him. Jepherson reached over to take her hand, saying, "Please do not give up on us right now."
"We're just not compatible."
"Give me another reason. If you can convince me, then I'll consider ending our relationship. However, if you can't, then I will not accept us not being compatible as a reason for breaking up." Jepherson said as he stroked Raeleigh's hand. She pursed her lips for a long time before she said, "I do not want Deanna to have a misunderstanding over this matter. She's too naive. If she finds out, then I doubt she would be able to take it."
"Then, you just assume I can take it? I like what I like. What's wrong with that?" Jepherson's face fell. Raeleigh did not know what to say. She had a feeling that she would not be able to convince Jepherson.
If Jepherson was the type of person who wanted
to give up or was willing to give up, then she
would not need to waste so much time convincing
him.
Raeleigh felt restless for a while and had to say, "I feel that you should not force yourself to be with me. I just can't seem to accept your family, your identity, your talent, and even your temper. Our relationship started out as a misunderstanding. You just wanted something new and so happened to enjoy hanging out with me. I'm sure you'll get bored of me sooner or later and would just dump me. But I can't accept this kind of ending."
Raeleigh started rambling. Jepherson had never heard her say so many words at one go, ever.
His expression was indifferent as he digested the words that Raeleigh had just said.
Finally, he summed up her words into one word, excuses.
Jepherson sighed softly and said, "If you really think we're not suited for each other, then why don't we take a break from each other? Once you think it through, then you can give me an answer."
Jepherson's state of mind was very calm. This was something that he had long thought of.
Deanna was very naive and simple- minded. If Jepherson could not bear to hurt her, then neither could Raeleigh.
He could only wait for Deanna to sort it out, it
would be an amicable split. What was more,
Jepherson had another thing to do then, which
was to protect Raeleigh.
Flynt's appearance was by no means accidental. If it was not accidental, then what was his purpose?
Raeleigh thought for a while and said, "If my answer remains the same after a few days, then would you agree to break up with me?"
"If you've thought it through, if deep down, you're no longer in love with me and truly have no feelings for me, then I promise you, I will end our relationship," Jepherson said calmly. Raeleigh couldn't see through his mind. However, she had never seen two brothers who were the total opposite of each other. One was down to earth, while the other was flamboyant.
However, since Jepherson promised her, then it meant that she could leave him.
Raeleigh wore a faint smile on her face and she then said, "Then, do you mind sending me back to the university?"
"You want to go back now?" Jepherson hesitated. He leaned to one side and said, "I haven't had dinner yet."
Raeleigh, too, hadn't had dinner yet. However, she was left speechless when she realized how
quickly Jepherson could change the topic.
Jepherson then rolled down the window and asked Stuart and the driver, "Are there any restaurants nearby?"
Stuart and the driver immediately got into the car and drove Jepherson to the nearest restaurant. When they pulled into the restaurant, Raeleigh was surprised to find that she was at the same restaurant where Santiago had brought her and Scarlette the day before.
They got out of the car and Jepherson walked ahead. The manager was stunned to see Raeleigh since she had come with Santiago a day ago and that day, she was with Jepherson.
"Mr. Jepherson." The manager hurried forward to greet him. Jepherson said, "Santiago was causing trouble yesterday when he brought Raeleigh over yesterday. Are you aware of it?"
Causing trouble?
The manager immediately understood his words and said, "Yes, Mr. Jepherson. You can rest assured."
"I haven't eaten yet. Can you arrange a table for us?" Jepherson turned around and looked at Raeleigh. He strode inside. He even knew which private room they had used a day ago.
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