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.

cold and unfeeling after that night? That said, I must admit I

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

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

with another man, he’d undoubtedly lose

presumptuous and gullible, but you also don’t think before you act! What’s the point of apologizing only after something’s happened?

first time Rayna had seen Curtis so angry, and his unadulterated rage sent chills down

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

Curtis in the eye. “You’re right about me. I’m useless, and this has all been my

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, hoping that’d be a good distraction

her head

dote on Kristie. I’ve known her since she was a teen, and she’s like a sister to me. If she forgets about James, she can start anew and work

“What about James, then?”

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

Rayna balled her fists tight. She wanted to lash out at the man, but at the same time, she didn’t know what to say. Eventually, she gave

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

her waist began aching again, and she

spot as he watched her rub her back. Even though it didn’t take long for him to notice

room, she instantly clung to the latter. “Curt

My, my. Kristie sure is observant,

gently ruffling Kristie’s hair.

don’t! You’re finally back after so long, and I was looking forward to your company. I

you,” Rayna coaxed. I’m sure Curtis will blow