Go After My Ex-wife -
Chapter 904 Spread Like Wildfire
Raeleigh remained silent and Zorion also gradually said no more. The water temperature was kept at a constant high heat and Raeleigh quickly started feeling a little dizzy, but she knew that she couldn't fall asleep while in the bath.
Soon, Deanna called out to Zorion from the other end of the bath. "Zorion, my head is spinning a little." Zorion immediately went over to Deanna, but before he went, he urged Raeleigh to go with him.
"I don't think I'll go over. You can go and take a look. I'll get out of the water in a bit." Raeleigh really didn't want to dawdle in the hot springs much longer.
Raeleigh's calm reply put Zorion at ease. She didn't seem like she was going to run away. Nonetheless, he said, "Don't leave. If you're dizzy, just wait outside the water."
"I know," Raeleigh replied and Zorion left. Raeleigh was about to get out, but then she felt a ripple in the water. Something was approaching her.
Raeleigh looked at the water around her. A small boat made of white paper was floating on the water with a candle on it. It drifted slowly towards Raeleigh.
Raeleigh took the paper boat and blew out the candle. Then, she took a closer look at it.
The boat was a letter. A sentence was written on it.
"I'll wait for you outside," it said. Raeleigh recognized Jepherson's writing.
She stood up immediately to get out of the bath. If she didn't do so immediately, Jepherson might storm in the next moment, inciting even more chaos.
After putting on her loose fitting clothes, Raeleigh left the hot spring baths, changed into her ownoufit, and blow-dried her hair. Then, she walked out of the hot spring resort. A green taxi was stopped out front. Raeleigh looked around and walked towards it. As soon as she leaned in to take a closer look, the door opened and she got in.
The door closed and the taxi drove off immediately.
Raeleigh breathed a sigh of relief when she ascertained that it was really Jepherson inside. Jepherson sat with his legs crossed. One hand was resting on the seat while the other held a book that belonged to Raeleigh. Raeleigh knew that he must have taken it from her house; otherwise, how could it be in his possession? He could've bought the book himself as it was easily available since it wasn't rare or valuable, but this one obviously had her name written on it in her handwriting.
Jepherson continued reading it as he asked, "Have you recovered?"
Raeleigh knew that he was referring to her hand. "It's healed," she replied.
"Since it's healed, does that mean you can now go to the hot springs with another guy?" Jepherson's offhand tone made Stuart break out in a cold sweat. Jepherson had rushed over as soon as he received the call. He hadn't rested for an entire day and night; he had simply read Raeleigh's book all the while. Jepherson brought up this topic as soon as they were reunited, which meant that he must be very angry.
Raeleigh didn't answer his question; she didn't know what to say. She pursed her lips and turned away, gazing at the scenery outside the car window.
The car crossed a bridge that stretched over the sea. Raeleigh was entranced as she had never seen such beautiful scenery.
Jepherson turned around slowly to look at Raeleigh, putting down the book in his hand. He reached over and grabbed Raleigh's hand. He examined her hand carefully to confirm for himself that the injury was healing well. However, there was a faint scar from the stitches.
Jepherson frowned. He raised his head and stared at Raeleigh, who met his gaze. "What's up with these marks?" he asked.
"It's nothing. They said that they'll fade eventually, in two years at most." Raeleigh was at a loss as to what to say. She wanted to retract her hand, but Jepherson pulled her into her arms and hugged her. Raeleigh had half a mind to struggle and push him away when she heard him say in a low, hoarse voice, "Don't move. I just want to comfort myself."
Raeleigh froze. She didn't make any more movements.
Jepherson patted Raeleigh's shoulder lightly, leaning against the car seat.
Soon after, Jepherson dozed off from his fatigue. When Raeleigh peeked at him, he was already fast asleep. She was about to push him away, but Stuart stopped her.
"Mr. Jepherson has not rested for three days in order to rush here. He went to meet someone in Ocean City two days ago and went to see Novalie immediately after he returned. Then, he rushed here in a day. So, he hasn't had a good rest in a long while."
Raeleigh glanced at Stuart. She rested her hand on Jepherson's shoulder. There was nothing she could do, then.
She didn't move. Jepherson was leaning on her, fast asleep, but his hand still gripped hers tightly. It seemed that this was the only way he could feel at ease and sleep soundly.
Stuart was also taken aback. Jepherson had seemed to be incensed, but he didn't unleash his fury.
Raeleigh sat silently in the car as Stuart drove around. After a short while, he drove back to the hot spring resort. "Miss Anson, Mr. Jepherson's flight is in an hour."
Raeleigh glanced at Stuart, surprised. Jepherson had come over even with such a tight schedule.
Raeleigh eased her hand out of Jepherson's grip, got out of the car, and shut the door. Then, Stuart drove off right away.
Raeleigh stood outside the hot springs resort, staring in the direction the taxi was going until it disappeared from her sight. Jepherson had woken up when Raeleigh got out of the car. He opened his eyes and asked Stuart, "What time is it?" "It's past two o'clock."
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Raeleigh turned around and saw that there were several people at the door. They seemed to be looking for her. Deanna spotted Raeleigh and shouted, "Zorion, Raeleigh is here!"
"Raeleigh, where have you been?" Deanna asked as she rushed over Raeleigh. Raeleigh gestured towards the road and said, "I went outside. Didn't you bring anyone with us? I thought your bodyguards were watching over me outside."
"No, I don't like them following me around. I told them not to come," Deanna explained.
Deanna must be Jepherson's benefactor. Every time she made a decision, Jepherson would take advantage and benefit from it. Raeleigh thought to herself.
"Where have you been?" Zorion demanded as he came rushing out. Raeleigh pointed and replied, "Outside."
"Don't wander around next time, lest something bad happens." Zorion had been looking for Raeleigh for an hour. He hadn't brought any bodyguards with them. It never crossed his mind that Raeleigh would wander out.
Raeleigh didn't answer him. Scarlette was the last to run out. She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Raeleigh. Who knows what would have happened if she lost Raeleigh.
"Raeleigh, are you okay?" Scarlette was still worried. She went to Raeleigh with a questioning look, upon which Raeleigh shook her head and replied, "I felt dizzy after soaking in the water for a long time, so I came out to get some fresh air. I almost got lost.
"Then don't wander around in the future. You could've really gotten lost." If Raeleigh got lost, Scarlette had no idea how she would inform Jepherson about it.
Raeleigh nodded. Everything was settled.
Zorion looked at Raeleigh, who was indeed unharmed. Then, he raised his wrist to look at the time on his watch. "Let's go."
They left the hot spring resort and went to the hotel they had booked to rest for the night. After having breakfast at eight o'clock the next morning, they boarded the plane at the airport. One day later, they were back in Tamberland.
After getting off the plane, Zorion sent Raeleigh and Scarlette back to their university.
"Call me if anything happens. I'll inquire about Quirina. If she comes looking for you again, call me. You know my phone number." Zorion handed Raeleigh's belongings to her and Scarlette took them hastily. Deanna hurried out of the car as well. "Raeleigh, why don't you come home with us? I'll get my mom to treat you well, okay?" she pressed.
"No, thanks. I'm afraid I'll fall behind in my studies if I do that," Raeleigh replied, declining her offer point-blank.
"Well, I'll be heading back with Zorion. Call us if you need anything. Scarlette, you too." Worried, Deanna kept pestering them.
"Don't worry, I'll take care of it," Scarlette assured her. She wished that Zorion and Deanna would disappear instantly.
It wasn't because she didn't like them, but because she was really scared.
Zorion glanced at Deanna, then walked to Raeleigh. Lifting an arm, he put it over Raeleigh's shoulders and embracing her in his arms. Then, he patted her on the shoulder and told her, "Wait for me. I'll be back soon."
After saying that, Zorion went back to his car. Many members of the Atkinson family were waiting in cars outside as well. Raeleigh did not respond to what Zorion said. Neither did the other members of the Atkinson family. Deanna widened her eyes and ran back into the car, downcast. She waved as she gave Raeleigh a final glance. "Bye, Raeleigh."
Raeleigh didn't say anything. She merely watched Zorion, who didn't look her way.
The next day, the news of Zorion hugging Raeleigh spread like wildfire throughout the university.
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