Go After My Ex-wife
Chapter 1198 Forced to Give In

After breakfast, Novalie went back to her room. She didn't want to interfere with Raeleigh's affairs and left them to solve their own problems. She thought that she should come to her own decision that time. Raeleigh turned to Santiago and asked, "What in the world do you want?"

"You know very well what I want. Do you really have to ask?" Santiago said. His face was proud and arrogant. Cynthia couldn't bear to watch any longer.

"Raeleigh, let's talk," Cynthia said as she stood up. Raeleigh knew she was not fully recovered yet and did not want to make things difficult for her. So, she followed Cynthia to Xanthus's room. When they entered the room, Raeleigh pulled a chair over for Cynthia to sit before pouring a glass of water for her.

"How are you feeling?"

"I'm getting better. We haven't seen each other for a day, as you know how my condition is. I'm just feeling a little weak. Otherwise, I am alright." Cynthia's face was pale as she spoke. Raeleigh said after a moment, "I can't go back with you. Serra can take care of you. I want to stay here and accompany my grandmother. You know me, I don't want to go back."

After spending more than two months together, Raeleigh and Cynthia had become best friends. Raeleigh did not want to elaborate too much and she knew that Cynthia was understanding. "Raeleigh, I got you into this mess," Cynthia said, feeling a little guilty. She had been a burden to Raeleigh for a month. Right then, she had even come with Santiago to disturb her peace. She knew Raeleigh's character well. She had broken up with Jepherson and there was no turning back for her. It was wishful thinking for them to reconcile. It was a fact that everyone knew.

"Don't say that. You took care of me too when I had a miscarriage. Look at you, the only thing you have done in the past month was to apologize to me. Sometimes, I'm even mistaken that we have only become friends just so you can apologize. You are my friend. There is no need for this."

Raeleigh reached out for Cynthia's hand. She thought Cynthia looked haggard recently and she wondered why. Although Cynthia was recovering, she felt that Cynthia sounded a little depressed.

"No, I should definitely tell you. I am indeed a burden to you. If it weren't for me this time, then Santiago would not have had the excuse to come and find you. Sometimes, I would rather have him drag you away than to let him use me as an excuse. In fact, everyone knew that what he said was just an excuse, yet..."

Cynthia trailed off as she wasn't sure what else to say.

Raeleigh looked at Cynthia and said, "I know you wanted to help him try to persuade me to go home, but I don't want that house anymore. Furthermore, I need the money."

"Are you short of money?" Cynthia asked. Raeleigh thought for a while and said, "Yes, I am. Once the house is sold, I'll have the money."

Raeleigh had already thought everything through. She remembered that she still owed Zorion money. She wanted to repay him as soon as possible.

Zorion and Deanna had provided help when her hand was injured by Quirina. Now that she has fully recovered, it was time for her to return the money she owed.

"I have some money saved up. If you need money urgently, then I can lend it to you first. The house is roughly worth about a couple million dollars. I should have enough."

"It's alright. I know you wanted the best for me. But you know about my situation too. I want to sell the house for the money. Besides, I will finally be able to let go of the things in the past and move on." Raeleigh knew Cynthia meant well, but she could only acknowledge it without accepting her kindness.

She should not depend on others for her life.

Cynthia was silent for a moment before she replied, "If this is truly what you want, then I will help you."

"How are you going to help me?" Raeleigh asked.

She answered, "Don't worry. Leave it to me."

Cynthia stood up, turned around, and left the room to go to Santiago.

Raeleigh followed her. She did not hear their exchange but Santiago appeared surprised. Santiago stood up when he saw Raeleigh and said, "I will buy the house. Name your price."

"Six million dollars." Raeleigh looked at Santiago. She had no idea how much the house was worth but she knew that a house like hers that was in a prime location would be expensive. She thought about the amount needed to pay off Zorion and knew that she roughly owed him at least a few million dollars. She wanted to pay him back as soon as possible. If they needed another favor in the future, then Raeleigh would be glad to return it.

Deanna was right. Whatever was owed needed to be returned.

"I'll offer you seven million dollars, if you come over and stay with us for a couple of days. Once Cynthia is feeling better, you may leave. I'll pay you immediately after that."

Raeleigh hesitated for a moment. "Are you serious? You'll let me come home once Cynthia is fully recovered?"

"Raeleigh..." Xanthus stood up. He was not planning on interfering as he thought Raeleigh had made a wise decision but he was having second thoughts right then.

She cut him off. "I know, but this has to be solved. I really want to sell the house. The company gave me the house as a reward for my car design. It belongs to me and I have the right to sell it. I need the money. Even though you have it, I don't need it yet but I will let you know when I do."

Raeleigh's idea was straightforward. All she wanted was to settle all the matters here before reuniting with her biological parents.

Xanthus wanted to speak up, but decided against it after hearing what Raeleigh had said.

"Since you have made your decision, I will support you." Xanthus patted Raeleigh and walked away. Raeleigh took a look at him before turning to look at Santiago. "Answer me."

"I'll keep my promise. When Cynthia has recovered, you may return home." Santiago took his cell phone out and called Jepherson. "Give me seven million dollars in cash, now." Jepherson, who was on the other end of the line, frowned when he heard his words.

"Stuart, I need you to prepare seven million dollars in cash for Santiago." Jepherson hesitated for a moment before giving the order. Stuart asked in puzzlement, "Cash?" "Yes, cash."

Jepherson put away his phone and stood up. He went to the window and looked outside. He balled his fingers into a fist and knocked his forehead. Stuart observed him before he walked out of the office to deliver the money to Santiago.

Raeleigh went back to her room to pack her belongings. Then, she went into Novalie's room to inform her that she will be heading back to their old house to take care of Cynthia. Novalie was sitting on the bed when she came in. She knew exactly what was going on. Santiago must have forced her granddaughter to give in. However, she felt more at ease as she knew that Xanthus was looking after her. She did not say a word.