Dear Sweetheart novel

Dear Sweetheart Chapter 260 A Gift From Your Father
Rayna told Curtis solemnly, “I would rather die than go bungee-jumping!”
Curtis couldn’t help but chuckle.
After half an hour of waiting, the movie hall was finally ready. There were a few other audiences during this session. Rayna followed Curtis and went through the ticket checker gate. Then, they walked through the corridor and entered the movie hall.
It was dark inside the movie hall as the lights had already been switched off.
Worried that Rayna couldn’t see the path clearly, Curtis wanted to hold her hand and guide the way for her. However, she didn’t let him do so because she felt embarrassed as there was someone else behind them. Just when they arrived at their seats, she tripped and fell into his arms.
Curtis wrapped his arm around her waist to support her while letting out a burst of deep laughter. “Why are you in such a hurry, Ms. Garland?”
“I tripped on something,” Rayna mumbled as she pulled herself away from him frantically. Yet, she accidentally fell back into his arms again. She propped herself up by pushing one hand against his chest, feeling his body heat through his clothes.
“Did you trip this time as well?” Curtis asked.
Rayna was speechless. Fortunately, the lights in the movie hall were all turned off, so her reddened face and ears couldn’t be seen. She let out an awkward cough before getting up to walk to her seat, then began stuffing popcorn in her mouth.
“A Beautiful Life” was a story about the hardships of a father-son duo. The father used his imagination to protect his son from harm. At last, his father still died a gruesome death.
When Rayna was studying abroad a few years ago, she watched this movie with Jefferson when they were in a relationship. At that time, she bawled her eyes out and used up a pack of tissue papers. Jefferson even laughed at her for being such a crybaby.
Now that she was rewatching the same movie after a few years, she still couldn’t get over the scene of the father smiling at his son in the film.
When the lights in the movie hall were switched on again, tears still filled Rayna’s cheeks.
“Movies are manmade. Although it’s deep, you don’t have to cry like a baby,” Curtis couldn’t help but tease her while handing her a napkin. “I wonder if I can fill up a bucket with your tears.”

Rayna lifted her head up abruptly to look at him. She remembered what Jefferson had told her the last time when the movie was over. “These stories are all written by humans. Real wars and racism are way more terrifying than this film. I should’ve brought a bucket to fill it up with your tears.”
Suddenly, the lights above her head flickered.
Rayna caressed Curtis’ face, her vision becoming blurry. It was as if two people’s faces were overlapping in her mind.
This is such a joke. This can’t be. James didn’t give me an answer yet as well.
Seeing that tears began flowing down Rayna’s cheeks again as if she was feeling sad about something, Curtis held her hand and said helplessly, “I shouldn’t have insinuated that you’re melodramatic. Just let it out. I have enough napkins for you, anyway.”
Rayna used his sleeves to wipe her tears and said while sobbing, “Curtis, I’m craving some stew.”
Glancing at the dirty sleeves, Curtis merely sighed and replied, “All right. Let’s go now.”
As soon as they arrived at the restaurant and took a seat, Rayna received a text from Theodore. He was asking for her whereabouts. After telling him her location, he told her that he would contact her again upon arrival. Also, he requested for his visit to be kept a secret from Curtis.
Rayna was at a loss for words. I’m not close to Theodore at all. Why is he always looking for me?
Five minutes later, Theodore texted her via WhatsApp again, informing her that he would be waiting for her at the first-floor emergency exit. Seeing that, Rayna had no choice but to walk away from the table hurriedly after informing Curtis.
Shortly after, she arrived at the emergency exit and saw Theodore. She couldn’t resist but ask, “Mr. Xavier, there is a coffee shop next door. Can’t we just meet there? Why do we have to be so secretive?”
“It’s too crowded,” Theodore replied in a simple and cold manner before handing her a gift.
“No, I can’t accept it!” Rayna took a few steps backward frantically as though the gift was a bomb. “If you’re giving me this gift as a token of apology for what you did back then, you don’t have to do so.”
“No.”
“Huh? What is it for, then?” Rayna was stunned momentarily. Then, her expression stiffened. “M-Mr. Xavier, do you have a crush on me? Is that why you’re giving me this gift?”
Hearing that, Theodore felt speechless. His face fell as he responded icily, “You’re overthinking, Ms. Garland. This gift is for your friend’s child. I think Curtis is the only man who would fall for you and your personality.”
“At least he likes me. That means I’m capable of making him fall for me,” Rayna sneered and retorted. “Unlike you, Mr. Xavier. You can’t make a man fall for you.”
She paused for a split second before continuing, “I heard that ever since Ms. Sanders had successfully obtained Sanders Group, she was constantly being invited to go out on dates by people from prominent families. I wonder who she likes. Oh, if I were her, I’d date a different man every day and choose a future husband properly.”
“Curtis was right. You’re really full of wit.” Theodore stared at her coldly.
Rayna smiled faintly. “I’ll take that as a compliment. Are you going to hand me the gift or not? I’m hungry, and I’m in a hurry to have my meal.”
Hearing that, Theodore passed her the gift. “I saw this at a shop, and I hope he’ll like it. Please let me know if there is anything else he likes.”
“My friend’s son isn’t close with you at all. Why are you being so friendly to him?”
“He’s adorable and skilled,” Theodore recalled. Although he had only met Carl twice, the latter made him feel at ease and warm.
Rayna sighed emotionally. They are indeed father and son! Theodore treats me so coldly even after we’ve known each other for so long. Yet, he’s already giving gifts to Carl after merely meeting the latter twice!
After bidding Theodore goodbye, Rayna brought the gift back to the restaurant.