His Precious Love

Before Rayna knew it, tears were streaming down her cheeks uncontrollably. She covered her mouth as she sobbed and didn’t hear the footsteps approaching until a pair of legs appeared in front of her.

The next second, Rayna felt herself getting lifted and dragged outside.

She struggled to keep up with Curtis’ pace, and when she almost fell, her hand went instinctively to her stomach.

“Slow down. The baby—” Rayna muttered, only to stop herself midway.

Curtis suddenly released his grip on the woman and turned to glare at her. “Who told you to come here?”

“I wanted to see Kristie,” Rayna replied as she slowly moved her hand away.

“Well, you’ve seen her.”

Having tried her best to compose herself, Rayna gingerly raised her head and met Curtis’ gaze. “I’m sorry… What did you do to Kristie? Why doesn’t she remember James?”

“Why do you care?” the man scoffed. “Are you going to berate me if I did do something?”

“That’s not what I meant,” Rayna retorted as she clenched and unclenched her fists nervously. “You know how much James loves her. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have—”

“I don’t. I only know they’ve broken up and no longer have anything to do with each other,” Curtis interrupted coldly. “Please leave here this instance.”

“Curtis Faymon!” Rayna said through gritted teeth.

he become so cold and unfeeling after that night? That said, I must admit I was the one who messed everything up. All

always taken good care of Kristie. If someone has to shoulder the blame, it’d be me. It’s my fault for not

first time you’ve done something so stupid!” Curtis thundered, his eyes burning holes through the downcast woman

undoubtedly lose any wise restraint and

you presumptuous and gullible, but you also don’t think before you

Curtis so angry, and

toward her, she had no choice but to back away until her waist hit the sharp edge of

to calm herself down, Rayna still didn’t have the guts to look Curtis in the eye. “You’re right about me.

know what Kristie was like when I brought her home?” Curtis asked. “She behaved like a child and would either spend her time sleeping or watching cartoons. She didn’t even bother interacting with anyone else. I spent a lot of time with her, yet I never could get through to her. In the end, I got Jeremy to invite a few friends over to read her stories,

head even

me. If she forgets about James, she can start anew and work toward a

“What about James, then?”

up, then. If he ever shows up here, I can’t guarantee I won’t do anything to him. Who knows? You might end up having to

to lash out at the man, but at the same

on Kristie. Nothing you do is wrong,” she muttered before swatting Curtis’ hand away and striding off

then, her waist began aching again, and she couldn’t help

remained in his spot as he watched her rub her back. Even though it didn’t take long for him to notice the sharp edge of the cabinet, he

saw Rayna back in the living room, she instantly clung to the latter.

My, my. Kristie

just needed to use the bathroom, too,” she said while gently ruffling Kristie’s hair. “I’m going off

don’t! You’re finally back after so long, and I

good. Let Mdm. Lovett cook for you,” Rayna coaxed. I’m sure Curtis