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.

added before switching the topic. “Also, I bought a house.

Why did you waste money

not well. I don’t think you

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

Rayna asked, “Which

one we went to

question. “I was wondering how the house was sold by the time I came back from the restroom. So it was you who bought

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

Since the real estate company was under Faymon Group, Rayna

his sister. “I can afford monthly payments

just that I’m

a burden, but he thought the house was best and insisted on keeping it. Meanwhile, Linda

me, did you borrow money

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

her about his sexual orientation. After all, he knew his sister would ignore him no matter how many times he insisted he was straight. He merely said, “I took out a loan to purchase the house. You and Mom can just move in

him on the shoulder. “All

was so creeped out that goosebumps spread

couldn’t help but feel that her words were implying

the evening, Linda gave them some side dishes and wine to

way

can my adorable brother turn out

of emotions when one of her family members turned out to be homosexual. Linda was a traditionalist. If she found out about James’ sexual orientation, she’d

wine in her hands. From a distance, she could already see the man’s silhouette. He was looking down, and there was a book on

and brought

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

spare

around him was still so cold and solemn. Rayna

Is it because… of the call

uttered through gritted teeth, “My mom didn’t

gave her a