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.

up. He knows what he’s doing,” she added before switching the topic. “Also, I bought a house. You should move there

did you waste

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

After leaving the sales department that day, James had been following Kristie to her movie shoot. He had been so busy that he had forgotten to tell his sister about the house he

Rayna asked, “Which

one we went to

house was sold

a bit of money saved up, so I placed a down payment. As for

Since the real estate company was under Faymon Group, Rayna figured she’d be able to cancel the

didn’t agree with his

that I’m

him to shoulder too much of a burden, but he thought the house was best and insisted on keeping it. Meanwhile, Linda

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

constantly trying to make money from their students. There

he insisted he was straight. He merely said, “I took out

him

out that

that her words were implying

evening, Linda gave them some side dishes and wine to bring home. Once

dropped James off. On the way back, she was gloomy

brother turn out

of emotions when one of her family members turned out to be homosexual. Linda was a traditionalist.

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

some fruits and brought

sat next to Curtis, and handed him the plate of fruits—”have

spare her

him was still so cold and solemn. Rayna was entirely stumped, for she couldn’t understand why he was mad

he mad at me? Is it because…

uttered through gritted teeth, “My mom didn’t mistake you for

gave her a