His Precious Love

“You’re right. I am helping you out with your work, so I’m not a freeloader. If your father ever gives me jewelry and stuff, I’ll keep them and sell them off when they’re high in demand.”

Jefferson let out a faint chuckle. “Sure thing.”

After lunch, Jefferson kept Rayna company as she went for a walk around the hospital. The two of them then headed over to the mall as Rayna needed to buy some loose-fitting clothes.

It was already five in the evening by the time they returned to the manor.

“Is my father home?” Jefferson asked the housekeeper when he didn’t see Boniel’s shoes at the door.

“Old Mr. Terblanc called earlier this afternoon. He said he wouldn’t be coming home today because he needs to keep Mr. Montail company at the hospital. He wants you and Ms. Rayna to look after the manor while he’s gone,” the housekeeper replied with her head held low.

Jefferson nodded. “Got it.”

“Would you two like to have dinner? The chef prepared some Chanaean dishes today,” the housekeeper asked.

Although Rayna had eaten before coming home, she felt hungry after hearing what the housekeeper said. “Yes, please. Tell the chef to prepare Mr. Montail and Old Mr. Terblanc’s favorite dishes and have them delivered to the hospital.”

“Understood.”

Jefferson waited until the housekeeper had left before asking, “Didn’t you just have two hamburgers, four drumsticks, and a bowl of mushroom soup? How are you hungry so soon?”

“It’s not me who’s hungry. It’s them. I’ve got three mouths to feed, remember?” Rayna replied with an awkward smile.

The two of them were sitting in the living room while waiting for dinner to be served.

“Arnaud may have lost an arm, but he gained something out of it. Just look at how worried your father is. He’s even staying over at the hospital just to keep him company! I bet Arnaud would put up a pitiful act once he wakes up. That way, he’d be able to ask your father for more money or something,” Rayna said to Jefferson while munching on some juicy grapes.

share of whatever he gives Arnaud. Besides, Arnaud isn’t the

“I’m

Arnaud’s men aside, Boniel would surely pursue this

is capable of? I’ll have Ringo continue

herself. “Yeah, you’re right. He must’ve had everything planned out ahead of time. I

Jefferson a plate of oranges and continued, “Could you help me peel these oranges? My nails are too

Are you sure you’ll

will! My stomach is

She even had to keep it a secret from the

the housekeepers were on leave. Rayna then used that opportunity to go for a walk in

day, Rayna noticed some plants

Why haven’t these

a meaningful glance. “You’re the one who

after moving here…” That was when Rayna recalled something and stared wide-eyed

work! You could just plant new

together and watched them grow. It simply wouldn’t be the same if I planted new

else to say in response to that. “Oh, all right.

pointed at a patch of soil and asked, “Do you like baby’s-breath? The soil over there has been loosened up, so all we have to do is buy the seeds and plant them. They’ll grow really quickly once the weather gets

keep mosquitoes out, and we can eat the fruits when they ripen! Isn’t

thing. I’ll have the housekeeper buy the seeds tomorrow,” Jefferson replied

get you anything you

two of them spent the afternoon lazing around in the garden having tea and

craving for oranges and kept

get an upset stomach, Jefferson had the housekeepers hide the rest of

building, they saw

your father often uses?” Rayna asked

look on