Go After My Ex-wife
Chapter 1155 What Was Wrong With Him?

The next morning, when Raeleigh opened her eyes and saw Jepherson, she was a little stunned. She did not expect Jepherson to show up at that moment.

Raeleigh wanted to sit up in bed, but Jepherson quickly placed a finger on his lips, gesturing for her to continue sleeping.

Raeleigh took a quick look around the ward and realized that everyone was still asleep. She was the only one awake.

However, Raeleigh refused to go back to sleep and immediately sat up in bed. She had a lot to say to him. She needed to get all of those thoughts and feelings out of her head, or else she might feel uncomfortable.

She disregarded Jepherson's instruction and immediately got off the bed to put on her shoes. Then, she pulled Jepherson out of the ward into the corridor. She wanted to blurt out those thoughts in her mind, but just as she was about to do so, she heard Jepherson say, "Raeleigh, I have something to tell you."

Raeleigh stood in the corridor and turned to look at Jepherson, slightly confused. "What's the matter?"

Raeleigh wondered what Jepherson needed to tell her.

"I don't know how I should tell you." Jepherson raised his hand to stroke Raeleigh's face. Raeleigh felt that he was acting a little weird as she held his hand. "You can tell me anything."

"I let you down," Jepherson said. Raeleigh stared at him and asked, "What did you do?"

Jepherson did not answer her question. "Forget it."

Raeleigh frowned. She had a lot she needed to tell Jepherson, but at that moment, she could not bring herself to say anything.

She pursed her lips and she then asked, "What can't you tell me?"

"Nothing. Your hand is injured. I think it's best we wait until it's healed before we have a talk," Jepherson said as he reached out for Raeleigh's hand and started walking. She asked, "Aren't we heading back to the ward?"

Jepherson said nothing and decided to bring Raeleigh elsewhere.

It was only when they arrived did Raeleigh realize that he had brought her to a cafe. She lowered her gaze to look at her clothes and was glad that she was dressed in her own clothes, if not she would be embarrassed.

Jepherson had ordered an assortment of food. Raeleigh felt full just by looking at the food. There was way too much food for the two of them.

"This is too much. It's impossible for us to finish all of them," Raeleigh said as she looked at Jepherson. He smiled and gave her a shrimp dumpling, saying, "You're going to have to eat more. If we can't finish it, then we can have the staff pack it up to give it to Scarlette and the rest."

"What? You're going to give them our leftovers? You should have ordered less instead and place another order for Scarlette." Raeleigh did not like wasting food. They could not finish it, so they could pack the leftovers to prevent wasting food, but she felt bad giving Scarlette and the rest their leftovers.

"Then, you have to eat more," Jepherson replied with a single sentence, but there were no happy emotions in his eyes. Raeleigh could tell just by looking at him.

"Jepherson, is there something wrong?" Raeleigh tried to ask. He shook his head and said, "No."

"Why do you look upset then?" They were a couple. They could tell whenever the other was in low spirits.

Jepherson took a bite of his food and said, "It's nothing. Let's eat.'

No matter how hard Raeleigh tried, Jepherson would not confide in her. In the end, Raeleigh gave up trying. Breakfast was depressing. After their meal, Raeleigh packed up the leftovers and went back to the ward with Jepherson. Raeleigh then asked Jepherson where he had been those few days and why he had not been answering her calls.

"I had awful cell phone reception. I was looking for someone and had also been busy with Deanna's affairs," Despite Jepherson saying so, Raeleigh did not believe it, but she could do nothing. Since Jepherson did not want to tell her, she was not going to ask anymore.

When they arrived back at the ward, Jepherson entered the door and placed the food on the table. Raeleigh felt bad, so she said, "We brought you all some leftovers. Don't worry. We did not touch them." Raeleigh was very careful when she ate. She made sure not to touch the food that she did not want to eat.

By then, Santiago was already awake. He had washed his face and brushed his teeth, and was currently sitting up in bed.

He pointed at the breakfast when he saw it. Cynthia went over and grabbed it for him. He opened it and waited for Cynthia to feed him.

Scarlette, who was standing at one side, was impressed by Santiago. He sure knew how to capture a woman's heart, and Cynthia was a perfect example.

After everyone had their breakfast, Raeleigh handed Xanthus a box of shrimp dumplings and said, "We did not touch this one either."

"It doesn't matter even if you did. I don't mind." Xanthus accepted the box, sat down on the bed, and began eating them. Raeleigh turned around and told Jepherson, "Come here, there's something I need to tell you. It might come as a shock."

Raeleigh pulled Jepherson over to Xanthus and said, "Dr. Osteen and I are destined to meet in life. I've regarded him as my brother."

Jepherson gave Xanthus a once-over. He did not seem to be glad, but he did not argue with her. He knew Raeleigh's temper, but he did not smile. All he did was to say, "I know."

Raeleigh froze for a moment and she then turned to look at Jepherson. "Jepherson..."

"I have never had a good impression of him, but I don't object to you being his sister." The meaning behind Jepherson's words was evident. He had a right to intervene with Raeleigh's personal affairs, but he was not going to get along with Xanthus just because of her.

Raeleigh felt uncomfortable. She felt that she should not have told him yet. However, she was worried that Jepherson would misunderstand her, and right then, it seemed that he had indeed misunderstood her. "You've misunderstood. Raeleigh and I..."

"Whether I've misunderstood anything is my own business. Sorry, I don't feel well. I'm going to head out and get some fresh air." Then, Jepherson turned around and left. Raeleigh watched as he left, not knowing what to say.

"I'll go and check on him." Raeleigh left the ward in search of Jepherson. He was sitting on a bench along the corridor.

Raeleigh went up to him and took a seat beside him. "Are you alright? Did you misunderstand me and Dr. Osteen? We treat each other like siblings, not like what you think."

"I'm fine. I'm just in a terrible mood. Raeleigh..." Jepherson looked at Raeleigh and stroked her face. "Don't take it to heart. You know I have a bad temper, and I'm not good at hiding my feelings, especially for those whom I dislike."

"But if you want me to go in and apologize, I will."

Apologize?

Raeleigh looked at Jepherson. Logically, Jepherson should go in and apologize to Xanthus because he was her brother. If he were to apologize, then she might feel satisfied. After all, it was his fault, but... Since when would Jepherson apologize to anyone?

She should just forget about it.

Raeleigh held Jepherson's hand and said, "You know what? Just forget it. It's not entirely your fault. I did not inform you in advance. I'm also in the wrong. Why don't you take a rest? I'll sit here and accompany you."

Raeleigh planned to talk to Xanthus about it but did not head back right away. She felt that since Jepherson was not in a good mood, she should accompany him.

Jepherson held her hand as he leaned back in the chair. "Why don't you head back inside?"

Although he asked her to head back into the ward, he did not let go of her hand. Raeleigh did not point it out. She sat outside and accompanied him instead. She felt that something was wrong with Jepherson, but she could not quite put her finger on it.

They sat in the corridor for a while before Jepherson's phone rang. It was Paige. She asked him what was going on and wanted him to head home immediately.

Raeleigh could hear her words. Paige was furious and was yelling into the phone.

Jepherson remained silent as Paige spoke, before promising to return home. Then, he hung up the phone and stood up.

"I need to go home." Jepherson pushed the door open and took a look inside. "Santiago, can you come out for a while?"

Santiago got out of bed, and Cynthia immediately followed him. Santiago's face was full of amusement. "Stay here."

Cynthia stopped in her tracks. When Santiago emerged from the ward, Jepherson turned around and started walking. Right then, the iciness emanating from Jepherson's body was overwhelming, filling the entire corridor in an instant. For a moment, he felt like a stranger to Raeleigh.

Santiago glanced at Raeleigh. "You don't have to follow us."

Raeleigh stopped. Actually, she wanted to see Jepherson off, but Santiago prevented her from doing so.

They hadn't seen each other for such a long time. Didn't he want to get close to her?

Raeleigh watched with disappointment as the brothers continued walking down the corridor. She could not help but to wonder, what was going on with him?

The two brothers soon made their way into the elevator. Once the door of the elevator closed, Jepherson cut to the chase and said, "We have to find out who did this. We must not let this matter slide." Santiago looked at Jepherson. "What's wrong? Who provoked you?"

Jepherson did not answer. "You brought Raeleigh and Cynthia to the movies yesterday. Someone took a picture of you guys. Grandma is furious, and I need to go back to explain it to her. I don't know who leaked the news that Deanna's kidnapped. It must be that Clark guy. He must have suffered losses and wanted revenge. He moved his whole family, thinking that we could not find them. We have to get to the bottom of this. We mustn't let it slide just like that."

"Zorion will not let him go either," Santiago said.

"I'll go back and explain it to Grandma. Take good care of yourself and Raeleigh. I may not come over these few days."

The door of the elevator opened, and Jepherson exited. Santiago then asked, "Did someone offend you?"

"No."

Jepherson then left. Santiago remained in the elevator and headed back up to his ward.

Raeleigh was waiting outside. When she noticed Santiago, she hurried over to him. He paused for a moment when he saw her and he then asked, "What? Did you miss me while I was gone?" Raeleigh wore a poker face. "You should mind your language."

"I'm being polite," Santiago said as he made his way back to the ward. Raeleigh stood rooted to the spot. Santiago walked to the door and he turned to look at Raeleigh. "What are you doing?"

"You know your brother very well," Raeleigh said. She knew that Santiago was wise. It was not that he did not see through it, but he did not want to mention it.

"Don't overthink. Grandma is looking for him. He needs to go home and talk to her. He'll be back once he's done." With that, Santiago turned around and entered the ward. Raeleigh looked at the closed door of the ward. She did not enter and sat outside in the corridor instead.

When Scarlette did not see Raeleigh, she headed out of the room only to find Raeleigh sitting in the corridor once she opened the door. So, she asked in confusion, "What are you doing?"

Raeleigh lifted her head and looked at Scarlette. "I just wanted to sit out here for a moment."

"What for? Come in." Scarlette urged her to return to the ward. Raeleigh stood up and followed her, but an uneasy feeling gradually rose inside her.