Dear Sweetheart

Chapter 36 You Have Not Left

Looking intently into the man’s obsidian eyes, she froze and stammered, “J-Jefferson Hamilton?”

Is he wearing brown contact lenses?

“Ah! It seems that my disguise is a failure. Belle, I’m impressed. You still managed to recognize me.” After a spin, Jefferson leaned closer to her and chuckled beside her ear. “It’s been a while since I last danced with you.”

The moment Rayna recognized him, her whole body stiffened as she froze on the spot. However, Jefferson was still able to effortlessly guide her to keep up with his pace.

When the waltz music was gradually replaced by sentimental music, the other couples embraced each other and swayed lightly.

Jefferson took off the mask to reveal his stunning face. Leaning his head against Rayna’s neck, he could smell her faint fragrance. It turned him on instantly, and he could barely refrain from wrapping his arms around her.

Unable to retract her hand from his grasp, Rayna snarled, “Jefferson Hamilton, why on earth did you come to Hawen?”

She had had enough of the man tailing her throughout the years.

Turning a deaf ear to her question, Jefferson stated solemnly, “Belle, Curtis Faymon is not a man of virtue. He’s taking advantage of you.”

“What about you?” Unequivocally, she was fully aware that Curtis helped her numerous times only because he needed her help as well. Moreover, she thought Curtis was a lot more decent than Jefferson.

The trauma that Jefferson elicited from her would continue to haunt her for a lifetime.

“You are my Belle, the most precious treasure in my life.” Jefferson kissed her hair and mumbled, “I’ll never lie to you even if I lied to the whole world.”

It was nothing more than a light kiss, but it rendered Rayna’s entire body stiff.

“Belle, Curtis Faymon is aiming to gain a great benefit by providing you a small favor. Don’t you know you’ll only place yourself in a precarious position by assisting him with the collaboration? You should stay by my side instead. I’ll never let anyone hurt you.”

The collaboration again! I had no choice but to help Curtis with the collaboration after he set me up. And now, Jefferson comes to me for the same purpose!

looked into his

“Belle, don’t be silly. You know

have nightmares after sending him to jail years ago. She even fled to her hometown, changed her name, and got married. Nonetheless, it never occurred to her that he would still be able to track

You’ll be at a disadvantage. I’m the only one who can protect you.” Jefferson stretched out

lips. “How are you

emotions flitted across Jefferson’s eyes but disappeared almost immediately. He continued to gaze at Rayna with sheer affection

shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Things could be far more complicated than what you

against Rayna’s cheek. The sensation sent a shiver down her spine, and she

dancing somewhere in the center of

in a conversation with a man. He didn’t know what they were talking about,

light flashed across her face, he realized something was wrong. Why is she wearing such an odd expression? The man next to her looks familiar too. Wait… it’s Jefferson Hamilton! I reckon he came to Hawen and tried

one of the waiters to come over before leaning

nodded before disappearing

the sentimental music was replaced by a lively one. All the other couples in the dance hall changed their tempo accordingly at once and did swift spins with their partners. Meanwhile, Curtis grabbed the opportunity to lead

spin, Curtis pushed the back of Kristie’s waist lightly with his palm, sending her

seconds. When Jefferson came to his senses, Kristie was already in his arms. He turned to stare at Curtis grimly while Kristie

me for Rayna Garland? That’s

stared at Curtis in

What just happened?

from the center of the hall. “Don’t worry. I’ll protect

you,” Rayna thanked

so he let go of Rayna’s hand as soon as they left the hall. He didn’t expect that Kristie, who was following right behind them, to shove Rayna from

stack of wine glasses on the table tumbled, and the champagne spilled all over

walked away before he was alerted by the noise and immediately

it. Curtis’ expression darkened as he swiftly took off his suit jacket to cover her with

he spotted Kristie in the crowd, he turned crimson

was too dark. I didn’t do it on purpose. Anyway, that’s not a big deal. I can make

you outside. Go back with him now. You’re grounded for three days.” There was sheer frigidness in

didn’t do it on purpose, I