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!

into his eyes. “If I had a choice, I would rather

“Belle, don’t be silly. You know

knew it too well. Otherwise, she would not have nightmares after sending him to jail years ago. She even fled to her hometown, changed her name, and got married. Nonetheless,

I’m the only one who can protect you.” Jefferson stretched

are you going to protect me?

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

shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Things could be

lowered his head and brushed his lips against Rayna’s cheek. The sensation sent a shiver down her spine, and she struggled frantically to break free from

and Kristie were dancing somewhere in the center of the hall as

a few couples were dancing at the moment. As Curtis looked around, he caught sight of Rayna engaged in a conversation with a man. He didn’t know what they

Rayna after getting attracted to her beauty. However, when the light flashed across her face, he realized something was wrong. Why is she wearing such an odd expression?

of the waiters to come over before leaning over to whisper into the waiter’s

before disappearing into

dance hall changed their tempo accordingly at

Curtis pushed the back of Kristie’s waist lightly with his palm, sending her into Jefferson’s arms while pulling

to his senses, Kristie was already in his arms. He turned to stare at Curtis grimly while Kristie almost blew a

Curt swap me for

stared at

What just happened?

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

you,” Rayna thanked him

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

next to her. Consequently, the stack of

alerted by the noise and immediately turned

getting drenched in champagne, Rayna’s body-hugging gown became transparent, revealing her fair skin beneath it. Curtis’ expression darkened as he swiftly took off his suit jacket to cover

spotted Kristie in the crowd,

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

outside. Go back with him now. You’re

didn’t do it