His Precious Love

“Yes.”

Gabriel gasped, finally understanding why Curtis looked displeased with him last night. It’s because I almost ruined Mr. Faymon’s plan.

Gabriel scooted over and asked nosily, “So, are you and Mr. Faymon back together?”

Gabriel knew Curtis well enough. After all, he had been working for him for many years. He wouldn’t have gone to Yartran to help her last time or let her sleep here last night if he didn’t still have feelings for her. The only ones who have slept here were Ms. Garland and his pets. Hmph! I’ll never forget how he chased me out last year when I wanted to sleep on the couch after working here until midnight. Even his pets live a better life than me.

“We already broke up. We’ll never get back together,” Rayna said plainly.

Still remembering Curtis’ words from last night, she decided to cut ties with him and not hold any hope.

Her answer put Gabriel in a daze. “B-But you slept here last night…”

“Mr. Faymon was just being kind. He let me stay here because of the rain.”

Gabriel was even more stunned.

He could not believe her words after the way Curtis chased him away last night.

Rayna ignored him and went into the kitchen with the dishes. Knowing the cleaner would drop by later, she did not wash the dishes and only soaked them in the sink.

As she stepped out of the kitchen, she spotted two baskets of oranges in the corner of the hall. A dejected look flashed across her eyes.

After some time, Rayna said to Gabriel, “Please help me carry these baskets of oranges to the car. I’ll get my things packed and leave in a while.” Seeing Gabriel was not moving, Rayna called out, “Mr. Tylinski?”

“Huh? What do I need to carry?” asked Gabriel as he snapped back to his senses.

Rayna pointed to the corner, which made him glance in the direction of her finger. He almost cursed out loud when he saw the baskets.

Don’t tell me Mr. Faymon asked someone to deliver this last night. He treats her so well. Not only did he let her crash at his place, but he also made breakfast for her. Then again, why does Ms. Garland look so indifferent about it?

his mind. However, he knew there was no point in asking Rayna all those questions. He rolled up his sleeves and swiftly carried the

to the cattery and found

in the cage, she realized it had disappeared. Even Lucky

“Happy? Happy?” Rayna shouted.

a faint yet graceful meow. It came from

beside the cabinet.

doing here?” Rayna

custom-made wooden cabinet used to store sundries, so it did not take long for her

immediately and wagged its

the cabinet back to its place when she spotted a red

cloth wrapped around something hard. The second she unwrapped

this… a fertility

cabinet, she recalled overhearing Curtis asking Alfred what he was hiding behind the cabinet when he returned home one day. She had tried to take a peek after Alfred

what Old

her belly, Rayna could not help but

was

Garland, are you done packing?” Gabriel’s voice sounded close. He seemed

it was, but she

in the

Gabriel

there anything you need

said, “I don’t have anything here. I just have to take my cat. By the way, I don’t see Lucky anywhere. I called out its name, but there was no response. I wonder where it

she finished her sentence, Lucky came dashing down the stairs with a scarf in its

first, Rayna was taken by surprise, thinking Stella had popped by the house that morning and left something behind. However, after careful observation, Rayna realized it was the dark blue scarf she used to wear in

over her face as she accepted the scarf

tail and nuzzled

chuckled. “Lucky is as smart as its father. It noticed you

her pocket and

nuzzling against her leg and wagging

tail.” Gabriel waved Lucky away and ushered Rayna