Marissa suddenly changed her mind, and as she also inquired a lot about Raeleigh, Stuart had naturally said some good things about her.
The more Marissa listened, the more she felt like Raeleigh was remarkable, aside from her family background.
Thank heavens they had Jepherson in the family acting as a pillar of support. As for Santiago, it was another matter altogether.
She realized that Raeleigh was indeed a likable girl. She might be fairly young, but as Stuart had told her, Raeleigh was talented in designing. She would surely make a name for herself. Plus, Zorion had his eyes on her, but she fell for her grandson instead, and she was proud of it.
Who was Zorion anyway?
Marissa was in a good mood, so she ordered, "You should buy an expensive fruit basket and send it to Raeleigh. Send it to her personally. Just say that I was anxious about Deanna the other day. I hope she doesn't mind if I invite her over next time."
After saying that, Marissa went back to her room, and Stuart immediately agreed.
Before he left, he went to inform Jepherson.
Jepherson was not very happy. He merely cast a glance at Stuart.
Raeleigh was at a loss when she saw the fruit basket in front of her. She did not expect that Marissa would give her such an expensive gift. She was rendered speechless.
Scarlette peeled an orange for Raeleigh. She ate it while staring at Santiago across from her.
Santiago was reading a novel, as if he was fascinated by it.
Raeleigh didn't take Santiago to be the kind of person who was obsessed with novels.
Stuart left after he delivered the fruit basket.
As soon as the door was shut, Santiago glanced back, put down the novel in his hand, and took an apple to wash it. While eating, he walked to the window and looked down. As expected, a lot of people were here.
"Zorion is here."
Raeleigh looked at Santiago, who was standing by the window. Santiago turned around and said, "Since you are with Jepherson, you should know how to protect yourself. Don't get yourself involved with Zorion anymore." "I don't want to have anything to do with him. Stop doubting me." Raeleigh was not polite when she was angry, shooting daggers with her eyes.
"It's best if there isn't anything," Santiago said as he took a bite of an apple. Soon, a person came in through the door of the ward. It was Zorion.
Zorion raised his hand and knocked on the door. No one answered him, so he pushed the door open.
Scarlette guarded the door. Zorion had been inseparable from Deanna, but he was alone that day. What did this mean? In the end, Deanna chose not to be friends with Raeleigh because of a man.
"Why are you here?" Santiago asked unceremoniously as he ate the apple. Zorion did not reply. Instead, he walked to Raeleigh's side, observing her arm and neck.
"Are you feeling better?" Zorion sat down.
Raeleigh smiled. "I'm alright now. Tomorrow, I will be able to take off the cast. It seems to be serious, but in fact, I am fine."
"Is that so?" Zorion forced a smile. It was a very pale smile.
Scarlette continued standing at the side, and Santiago took a big bite from his apple, as if making his presence known.
Raeleigh raised her head to look at Santiago, who was sitting by her side. He asked, "Are you here to see a doctor?"
"I'm here to see Raeleigh. I'm not sick. You should be more respectful when you speak to me." Zorion had always looked down upon Santiago.
Santiago didn't seem to care, but he still smiled.
He ate his apple, leaning back against his seat.
With Santiago around, Zorion couldn't say anything. He could only sit there silently.
"I'll call you tonight. I have to go back first. Deanna is alone at home." Zorion stood up after a while. Raeleigh just smiled at him and said, "You don't have to come. I will be discharged from the hospital soon."
Zorion paused in front of the door of the ward. He glanced back at Santiago. For some reason, he was not worried about Jepherson. On the contrary, he was more concerned about Santiago's presence.
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