His Precious Love

Chapter 260 A Gift From Your Father

Rayna told Curtis solemnly, “I would rather die than go bungee-jumping!”

Curtis couldn’t help but chuckle.

After half an hour of waiting, the movie hall was finally ready. There were a few other audiences during this session. Rayna followed Curtis and went through the ticket checker gate. Then, they walked through the corridor and entered the movie hall.

It was dark inside the movie hall as the lights had already been switched off.

Worried that Rayna couldn’t see the path clearly, Curtis wanted to hold her hand and guide the way for her. However, she didn’t let him do so because she felt embarrassed as there was someone else behind them. Just when they arrived at their seats, she tripped and fell into his arms.

Curtis wrapped his arm around her waist to support her while letting out a burst of deep laughter. “Why are you in such a hurry, Ms. Garland?”

“I tripped on something,” Rayna mumbled as she pulled herself away from him frantically. Yet, she accidentally fell back into his arms again. She propped herself up by pushing one hand against his chest, feeling his body heat through his clothes.

“Did you trip this time as well?” Curtis asked.

Rayna was speechless. Fortunately, the lights in the movie hall were all turned off, so her reddened face and ears couldn’t be seen. She let out an awkward cough before getting up to walk to her seat, then began stuffing popcorn in her mouth.

“A Beautiful Life” was a story about the hardships of a father-son duo. The father used his imagination to protect his son from harm. At last, his father still died a gruesome death.

When Rayna was studying abroad a few years ago, she watched this movie with Jefferson when they were in a relationship. At that time, she bawled her eyes out and used up a pack of tissue papers. Jefferson even laughed at her for being such a crybaby.

Now that she was rewatching the same movie after a few years, she still couldn’t get over the scene of the father smiling at his son in the film.

When the lights in the movie hall were switched on again, tears still filled Rayna’s cheeks.

“Movies are manmade. Although it’s deep, you don’t have to cry like a baby,” Curtis couldn’t help but tease her while handing her a napkin. “I wonder if I can fill up a bucket with your tears.”

Rayna lifted her head up abruptly to look at him. She remembered what Jefferson had told her the last time when the movie was over. “These stories are all written by humans. Real wars and racism are way more terrifying than this film. I should’ve brought a bucket to fill it up with your tears.”

the lights above her

was as if two people’s faces were

This can’t be. James didn’t give me an

began flowing down Rayna’s cheeks again as if she was feeling sad about something, Curtis held her hand and said helplessly, “I shouldn’t have insinuated that you’re melodramatic. Just let it out. I have enough napkins for you,

wipe her tears and said while sobbing, “Curtis, I’m craving some

the dirty sleeves, Curtis merely sighed and replied, “All right.

as they arrived at the restaurant and took a seat, Rayna received a text from Theodore. He was asking for her whereabouts. After telling him her location, he told

loss for words. I’m not close to Theodore at all. Why is he always looking

texted her via WhatsApp again, informing her that he would be waiting for her at the first-floor emergency exit. Seeing that, Rayna had no choice but to walk away from the table hurriedly

Xavier, there is a coffee shop next door. Can’t we just meet there? Why do

replied in a simple and cold manner before

I can’t accept it!” Rayna took a few steps backward frantically as though the gift was a bomb. “If you’re giving me this gift as

“No.”

was stunned momentarily. Then, her expression stiffened. “M-Mr. Xavier, do you have a crush on

he responded icily, “You’re overthinking, Ms. Garland. This gift is for

Rayna sneered and retorted. “Unlike

to go out on dates by people from prominent families. I wonder who she likes. Oh, if I were her, I’d date a different man every day and choose

really full of wit.” Theodore stared at

as a compliment. Are you going to hand me the gift or not? I’m

passed her the gift. “I saw this at a shop, and I hope he’ll like it. Please let

all. Why are you being

Theodore recalled. Although he had only met Carl twice, the latter made him

indeed father and son! Theodore treats me so coldly even after we’ve known each other for so long. Yet, he’s already giving gifts to

Theodore goodbye, Rayna brought

just to get me a gift?” Curtis asked while reaching out

fooling around. This isn’t for you,” Rayna huffed and slapped the back of his hand. “A bad-tempered man entrusted me to send this gift to his

expression darkened. “Who’s