His Precious Love

Chapter 158 What Linda Addressed Him As

Embarrassment was written all over Rayna’s face as she chuckled dryly. She then whirled around, finding herself unable to face the man, and scolded herself in her mind. I just can’t do anything right, can I? This isn’t my own place, so why did I behave like that?

When Curtis noticed her phone on the coffee table was ringing, he stopped the music and said, “Rayna, it’s your phone.”

“It’s probably the delivery man.” It was far too awkward for her to face him at the moment. “Why don’t you answer it, Mr. Faymon?”

He arched his brow as the caller ID showed that it was not the delivery man but her mother.

Nevertheless, Curtis decided to answer the call anyway since Rayna was busy kneading the dough with her hands covered in flour. “Hello?” he voiced after putting the call on loudspeaker.

“Oh, it’s my son-in-law!” Linda recognized his voice right away. “Where’s Honey?”

Oh, my gosh!

Rayna nearly burst a vessel when she heard her mother addressing Curtis as her son-in-law. At the speed of lightning, she dashed toward him and snatched her phone away, changing the audio output.

“Mom! Why did you say that?” she uttered through gritted teeth while stealing a glance at Curtis.

He did not seem shocked, considering that his expression was as calm as the sea.

“Isn’t that my son-in-law’s voice?”

“Yes— No, he’s not your son-in-law!” Rayna corrected. At that moment, she had a strong urge to run into a wall to escape from reality. “Anyway, why are you calling me?”

“You and your brother haven’t come home in a while, so I just wanted to see how you’re doing,” explained Linda. “When are you coming back for a meal? Also, I’ve made two bottles of wine. Why don’t you take some with you?”

After telling her mother she would visit her the next day, Rayna ended the call speedily.

Meanwhile, Curtis approached her in his wheelchair. “Why did your mother address me as her son-in-law earlier?”

He did not think his voice bore any resemblance to Julian’s.

“Ah! A-About that…” Under the man’s questioning gaze, Rayna’s mind went blank for a second, and she stammered an excuse, “M-My mom’s hearing isn’t the best, so she thought you were Julian.”

Her words caused Curtis’ expression to darken.

him in a foul mood. Even so, she steeled herself and continued explaining, “Although

sneered. “What a ‘nice’ mother she is, liking a son-in-law who

Julian isn’t a bad

at fault,

your explanations.” Curtis’ tone was ice-cold. After saying that, he wheeled himself out, leaving a confused

say

acknowledge her. Furthermore, he went as far as to place his fork down

at him, but after casting a glance at the wheelchair-bound man, she tamped down her anger, drove out to get some fresh beef,

still upset with her and largely ignored her

making breakfast and gave James a call as she drove to

woman answered

you insane? Why are you calling at this hour? You’re

Rayna was startled.

voice was

you up to have lunch at

Wait

a response, but she could not hold her tongue any longer.

I’ll go

questions, James hung up as soon as

pulled Kristie out of bed. “Ms. Winton, didn’t I tell you not to touch my things?” he questioned, visibly enraged

sleep,” Kristie mumbled as she kept her eyes closed and tried to lean her head on

owed her, James had no choice but to put

to lean on him and merely threw her on

Kristie following his action. Rubbing her eyes, she yawned as she made her way to the bathroom. With her mouth open, she waited for James to squeeze

her mouth, she brushed her teeth, asking,

I have something to do, so I’m going out.” James’

glare. “No! Is Curt looking for you? You can just make Cillian go in your stead! Anyway, I

his forehead bulged. “It’s

“I don’t care!”

was bereft of

want to order takeout. It’s unhygienic and not tasty at all!” added Kristie with a

coy with him. It was more unbearable than her tantrums. Unfortunately for him, he did not have a choice. “I’m having lunch at my mom’s place. In that case, I’ll pack

mom lives in Norwal City as well? I thought she lived far