Go After My Ex-wife
Chapter 1219 Piss You Off

Raeleigh stared at Paige as the color drained from her face. Ever since she was a little girl, she had heard countless unpleasantries, but Paige's words were the most horrible ones she had ever heard to date. As Raeleigh was a sensible person who had basic manners, she knew to respect the elders.

Thus, even though Raeleigh did not like Paige and knew that she was using her status to belittle her, Raeleigh would still behave politely.

However, on that day...

Raeleigh had no idea why Jepherson did not defend her, but she decided that she was no longer going to endure Paige's verbal abuse anymore. There was a limit to one's patience. Furthermore, respect was earned and not given. This was what Novalie taught Raeleigh ever since she was little.

Novalie knew that Raeleigh was a smart girl. She would think twice before she acted and always stayed away from trouble.

That was why she kept reminding Raeleigh when she could, and she was worried that Raeleigh would have gotten taken advantage of.

Nevertheless, Raeleigh never recalled her grandmother's words. As respect worked both ways, she was not going to respect someone who did not show her the same decency. Her patience had reached its limit and Paige had crossed the line for the last time.

Raeleigh fixed her eyes on Paige. "I did not ask you for your opinion! Just because you look good on the outside does not mean you're not rotten on the inside. There are people who can't afford clothes, but have a heart of gold."

Kindness came from within.

There are some who know that regardless of their age, if they see an elderly person crossing the road, they should run up to help them.

While there are others who are aged, but like to flaunt their seniority and find joy in belittling people perceived to be inferior to them.

Although these people may appear royally noble on the outside, they are actually rotten-hearted.

Who in the world would want to be poor when they can be rich?

However, I don't care how rich you are because I don't want anything from you. No matter how well you dress, it will not stop you from aging or getting ill and in the end, dying. It will not stop you from being lonely.

With no husband, children nor grandchildren by your side.

This house might be big, but you're the only one living in it. Just because you have people serving you does not make this place feel like home.

However...

You are old and you want to hear people saying nice things to you. But do you realize that no one is ever sincere to you? That's because they are afraid of you. They specifically say nice things to make you happy. It's like coaxing a dog.

They will get you anything you want, but have you ever thought about whether they've ever spat in your food?

In fact, you live a very sad life. You lie alone in bed every night, trying to come up with ways on how to make people feel inferior.

You like to control other people's life. You even control your son's and your grandson's lives.

Unfortunately, no one cares about you. You're just making a fool of yourself."

Everyone in the room was stunned by Raleigh's long, honesty laced speech. On the other hand, Paige was quivering with anger. As she raised her hand and pointed at Raeleigh, she was wordless with rage. Then, she looked over at Jepherson who was just standing there, not saying a word.

Paige's husband was a sore topic for her. In fact, it was not that they fell out of love. Her husband just did not agree with her coming here. Hearing Raeleigh mention it ignited fiery anger within her. Raeleigh remained unmoving. She swept her eyes across the entire room and looked at everyone, including Jepherson, who was standing beside her with a look of anger on his face. Even if she was angry, she should not have said such words. Was she trying to piss Paige off?

Jepherson knew that Raeleigh felt wronged and was unhappy. However, her behaviour was unacceptable.

At this moment, it was best for Jepherson to remain silent. He knew trouble awaited if he were to say something.

Paige flew off the handle and pointed at Raeleigh with rage. Soon after, she passed out.

"Madam Paige, Madam Paige..."

A group of servants hurriedly rushed over to her but Raeleigh was still looking at them indifferently. In a haste, Jepherson ran over to his grandmother and gathered her in his arms. Then, he shot a glance at Raeleigh without saying a word before immediately rushing out the door and straight to the hospital.

After everyone left, Stuart stared at Raeleigh and wondered what she had been thinking.

Not bothered by the incident, Raeleigh took one last look around and left.

Things were better off this way as she knew that Paige would despise her even more after this. She did not mind it at all, as this was a great opportunity for her and Jepherson to have a smooth, clean break. Raeleigh went out the door and tried to hail a taxi. Stuart offered to give her a ride but she refused. Thankfully, she managed to get a taxi and left.

Just as the taxi pulled up to her building, she saw Xanthus standing at the door, waiting for her. Hurriedly, she paid the taxi driver before getting off and walking towards Xanthus.

"Sorry for worrying you."

"It's my responsibility to worry about you. Have you had breakfast?" Xanthus placed an arm around Raeleigh's shoulder as they walked. Raeleigh shook her head. Thus, Xanthus led her back to the house and made breakfast. As Novalie knew that her granddaughter wanted a clean break from Jepherson, she brought up the topic of wanting to go abroad during breakfast.

At first, Raeleigh was reluctant to hear her out as Novalie was getting old. If something happened to her, Raeleigh would not forgive herself.

With that, Raeleigh did not agree with the idea of going abroad and just stared at her grandmother. However, Novalie asked that she reconsider.

After breakfast, Xanthus drove Raeleigh to the university. On the way, he asked Raeleigh whether she was worried that Jepherson would show up again. When she heard the question, she immediately told him what happened earlier at the Harvey Group Manor.

Xanthus nTristany hit the side of the curb when he heard about the incident. The driver behind them had even cursed at Xanthus.

Raeleigh looked over at Xanthus and said, "I feel like sometimes, people think I'm an easy target. I don't really talk much when I'm around Scarlette and Deanna. That's probably why people like taking advantage of me, but Deanna and Scarlette would always stand up for me. However, when I'm not around them, I'm different."

"Especially when people insult me."

With her hand supporting her cheek, Raeleigh sat in the front passenger seat, looking helpless.

Xanthus stared at Raeleigh for a while before saying, "You and your mother are quite alike. Both of you sigh the same way."

Raeleigh raised her gaze. "Are we really?"

"Yes, very much so..."

At the mention of his mother, a look of tenderness unconsciously flashed across his eyes. "Both of you are foolish and stubborn." That rendered Raeleigh speechless.