Dear Sweetheart

Chapter 159 Sexual Orientation

“Stop,” James interrupted. “You’re overthinking, Rayna.”

“Who’s the girl who answered the phone?”

Rayna refused to let the matter go. James massaged his temples and came up with a lie. “It wasn’t a girl. It was one of my buddies. His voice’s a little delicate, that’s all.”

Shocked by the revelation, Rayna stepped on the brake, causing the car to come to an abrupt halt. A hint of surprise surfaced in her eyes as she looked at her brother. “You’re… gay?”

James’ expression darkened at once. “No!”

Rayna, however, thought he was trying to conceal his sexual orientation. As naturally as she could, she said, “It’s fine. Our society has developed and become much more accepting, but let’s not tell Mom for now, all right? We’ll find another time.”

James was bereft of words, and for the rest of the journey, the atmosphere was awkward.

Rayna knew that homosexuals tend to feel less confident about themselves. They were afraid that they would be shunned by society.

“It’s fine. I don’t mind as long as you’re happy. Plenty of countries are legalizing gay marriage now. Society is very accepting of you, and I’m the same. Besides, you guys wouldn’t have to worry about children. That’s great, isn’t it?” Rayna attempted to console her brother, stammering through her words as she did so.

James said nothing in response and stared out the window, his face devoid of expression.

The siblings arrived at Linda’s house just in time for lunch. She had prepared numerous dishes for them and didn’t forget to nag about their sister, Roxanne, who only thought of work and didn’t bother coming home before heading overseas for her movie shoot.

Linda placed some food on James’ plate. Her tone was much gentler when she asked him, “James, how’s school?”

Rayna arched her brow and chimed in, “Mom, don’t you know how he is? He’s always been an obedient child. When did he ever let you down in terms of studies?”

“That’s good, then.” Linda nodded. After a moment of hesitation, she added, “I’ve been working at the library these days and noticed that many youngsters have a significant other. If you’ve met a girl you like, you can get to know her better. I’m fine with that as long as you don’t neglect your studies.”

Rayna choked on a mouthful of soup and started coughing.

“Are you okay?” Linda asked while pouring her a cup of water.

“I’m fine, I’m fine.” Rayna gulped down the water and cast a guilty glance at her mother. Your son has a significant other, but it’s not a girlfriend.

grown up. He knows what he’s doing,” she added before

did you waste money

and humid. Besides, you’re not well. I don’t think you

had been following Kristie to her movie shoot. He had been so busy that he had forgotten to tell his

Rayna

one we

the events of that day in question. “I was wondering how the house was

of money saved up, so I placed a down payment. As for the remainder, I’ll pay it off in monthly

cancel the purchase.” Since the real estate company was under Faymon Group, Rayna figured she’d be able to cancel the purchase after talking to Curtis

Don’t you like that house?” James didn’t agree with his sister. “I can afford monthly payments of tens of

that I’m paying

he thought the house was best and insisted on keeping it.

meal, Rayna pulled James aside and whispered, “Tell me, did you

money from their students. There was no way they’d give their students

knew his sister would ignore him no matter how many times he insisted

Rayna patted him on the shoulder. “All right. Thank you,

that goosebumps spread all

that her words were implying

in the evening, Linda gave them some side dishes and wine to bring home. Once again, she nagged

James off. On the way

can my adorable brother turn out to

but she couldn’t help feeling a complicated mix of emotions when one of her family members turned out to be homosexual.

bottles of wine in her hands. From a distance, she could already see the man’s silhouette. He

washed some fruits and brought it

pulled a chair over, sat next to Curtis, and handed him the plate of fruits—”have some

spare her

and solemn. Rayna

mad at me? Is it

uttered through gritted teeth,

her a glance