Dear Sweetheart novel

Dear Sweetheart Chapter 159 Sexual Orientation

“Stop,” James interrupted. “You’re overthinking, Rayna.”

“Who’s the girl who answered the phone?”

Rayna refused to let the matter go. James massaged his temples and came up with a lie. “It wasn’t a girl. It was one of my buddies. His voice’s a little delicate, that’s all.”

Shocked by the revelation, Rayna stepped on the brake, causing the car to come to an abrupt halt. A hint of surprise surfaced in her eyes as she looked at her brother. “You’re… gay?”

James’ expression darkened at once. “No!”

Rayna, however, thought he was trying to conceal his sexual orientation. As naturally as she could, she said, “It’s fine. Our society has developed and become much more accepting, but let’s not tell Mom for now, all right? We’ll find another time.”

James was bereft of words, and for the rest of the journey, the atmosphere was awkward.

Rayna knew that homosexuals tend to feel less confident about themselves. They were afraid that they would be shunned by society.

“It’s fine. I don’t mind as long as you’re happy. Plenty of countries are legalizing gay marriage now. Society is very accepting of you, and I’m the same. Besides, you guys wouldn’t have to worry about children. That’s great, isn’t it?” Rayna attempted to console her brother, stammering through her words as she did so.

James said nothing in response and stared out the window, his face devoid of expression.

The siblings arrived at Linda’s house just in time for lunch. She had prepared numerous dishes for them and didn’t forget to nag about their sister, Roxanne, who only thought of work and didn’t bother coming home before heading overseas for her movie shoot.

Linda placed some food on James’ plate. Her tone was much gentler when she asked him, “James, how’s school?”

Rayna arched her brow and chimed in, “Mom, don’t you know how he is? He’s always been an obedient child. When did he ever let you down in terms of studies?”

“That’s good, then.” Linda nodded. After a moment of hesitation, she added, “I’ve been working at the library these days and noticed that many youngsters have a significant other. If you’ve met a girl you like, you can get to know her better. I’m fine with that as long as you don’t neglect your studies.”

Rayna choked on a mouthful of soup and started coughing.

“Are you okay?” Linda asked while pouring her a cup of water.

down the water and cast a guilty glance

she added before switching the topic. “Also, I bought a house.

fine here. Why did you waste money on

is old and humid. Besides, you’re not

He

Rayna

we

in question. “I was wondering how the house was sold by the time I came back from the restroom. So it was you who bought it! Where

have a bit of money saved up, so I placed a down payment. As for the remainder, I’ll pay it off

estate company was under Faymon

didn’t agree with his

just that I’m paying Kristie

of a burden, but he thought the house was best and insisted on keeping it. Meanwhile, Linda cared about the money, but the siblings wouldn’t listen to her

James aside and whispered, “Tell me, did you borrow money

make money from their students.

about his sexual orientation. After all, he knew his sister would ignore him no matter how many times he insisted he was straight.

him on

out that goosebumps spread

help but feel that

Linda gave them some side dishes and wine to bring home. Once again, she nagged at the siblings before letting them

way back,

can my adorable brother turn

homosexuals, but she couldn’t help feeling a complicated mix of emotions when one of her family members turned out to be homosexual. Linda was a traditionalist. If she found out about James’ sexual orientation, she’d be

made her way into the mansion with the bottles of wine in her hands. From a distance, she could already

fruits and brought it to

pulled a chair over, sat next to Curtis, and handed him

spare her

air around him was still so cold and solemn. Rayna was entirely stumped,

mad at me? Is it because…

uttered through gritted teeth, “My mom didn’t mistake you for