Dear Sweetheart novel

Dear Sweetheart Chapter 293 I Need Your Concern
“It seems we’re pretty in sync with each other.“ Curtis chuckled softly. “I was about to look for you, and you’re here.”
Rayna asked, “Is Theodore okay?”
“I think he’s all right.”
The duo went downstairs to a restaurant situated at the center of the hotel. After finding a spot to sit, Rayna told Curtis she ran into Jefferson at the ballroom of the cruise yesterday, and the latter even kissed her.
Curtis’ face darkened when he heard her words. “I was wondering why the ballroom had a blackout at that time. It turned out he got someone to tamper with it in advance.”
It was apparent in his remark that he didn’t place the blame on Rayna.
Since the duo had gone through quarrels and silent treatments together, he knew Rayna’s personality well. If she really had something going on with Jefferson, she wouldn’t tell him about all that.
Curtis queried, “Did he say anything to you?”
Rayna shook her head and furrowed her brows. “Whenever I ask him something, he’ll only stay quiet and trace his reply on my hand with his finger. To be honest, I have never seen him acting so strange before.”
In fact, that cold kiss from him made her feel uneasy.
Curtis said in a calm voice, “According to my research on him, he has an elder brother from another mother. His brother’s mother is from a rich family in Yartran, whereas his mother is from Aploth. His father, Boniel Terblanc, got into an arranged marriage with Yvette Yates, but they had no feelings for each other. Instead, his father fell in love with his mother at first sight at a cocktail reception. After that, he brought her back to his manor.”
“I know. He has mentioned it to me before, but I’ve never seen his elder brother.” Rayna continued, “It seems his brother’s mother died of illness, and he hates Jefferson because of that.”
“His brother’s mother didn’t die of illness, but she took her own life.” Curtis explained the truth to her, “Yvette couldn’t accept Boniel bringing another woman back home and paying no heed to her, which caused her to suffer from depression. Eventually, she slit her wrist to commit suicide.”
“H-How could it be?” Incredulity washed over Rayna. “Did Jefferson get deceived?”

Curtis hummed in acknowledgment. “After Yvette committed suicide, her father was infuriated and blamed Boniel for not taking proper care of his daughter, so he wanted to take revenge on the latter. However, the Terblanc family is too powerful that he can’t fight against them. Thus, he got someone to kidnap Jefferson’s mother when the opportunity arose, creating the scene that her death was caused by a car accident.”
“What happened next?”
“Of course, Boniel didn’t believe the car accident was the reason for Jefferson’s mother’s death, but he didn’t take any action because he didn’t want to make an enemy of the Yates family since he and Yvette have a son too. After that, Boniel never gets married and only focuses on his two sons. As Boniel was loyal to Jefferson’s mother and favored him, Jefferson’s brother naturally felt displeased. When he found out about the reason behind his mother, Yvette’s death, he hated Jefferson so much that he wanted nothing more than to kill the latter.”
Rayna’s heart ached after she heard that. “It seems Boniel wanted to give his son a happy childhood, so he didn’t tell Jefferson the whole story. Do you think Jefferson knows the truth?”
“I bet he knew about that a long time ago.” Curtis took a sip of the hot coffee. “His brother is vicious. Even if Jefferson had no idea about that matter, his brother would definitely reveal it and take revenge on Jefferson. As an extremist, his brother would have already ended Jefferson if it weren’t for fear of exposing himself to Boniel and getting eliminated from being the heir of the Terblanc family.”
“What is his brother’s name?”
“His name is Cyrus Terblanc.”
Rayna found the name somewhat familiar, but she couldn’t remember where she had heard it before. “Does he has a Chanaean name?”
“I don’t think so.” A solemn expression appeared on Curtis’ face as he reminded Rayna, “Regardless of his motive, ignore and avoid him. That’s the grudge between their families. It has nothing to do with us.”
“But…” Rayna pursed her lips. A wave of confusion surged within her as she kept those issues in her heart. However, she didn’t know what to say because she couldn’t confirm the truthfulness of those matters. Can I accept the truth when I look into them? Can Curtis take it?
Curtis moved his chair backward and uttered gently, “Come. Come here.”
“Why should I go there?” Rayna was not used to his tenderness. Despite the fact that she wasn’t a coquettish woman, she still got up and slowly made her way toward him.
Curtis dragged her to sit on his lap and hugged her lightly.
Rayna’s cheeks went flush, and she scolded under her breath, “Mind your manners. We’re at the restaurant. Don’t make a monkey out of me.”
“You won’t be embarrassed since we’re sitting in the corner, and plants are shielding us.” Curtis smiled. “I want to hug you because I don’t like to see you sad, Mrs. Faymon.”
“Curtis.” She wrapped her arms around his neck before burying her head in his shoulder.
“Hmm?”
She murmured, “Although Jefferson might be unscrupulous, he has never hurt me. I even think there’s something fishy behind his imprisonment. If he gets into trouble, I hope you can give him a hand.”
Curtis raised his brows. “I bet you’re the only one who would ask your fiancé to help your ex-boyfriend, huh?”
“Just take it as returning the favor, okay?” Rayna rubbed her cheek against his neck coyly. “When I went abroad to study, he helped me a lot and built my connections.”
“Since you’ve said so, I can’t decline, Mrs. Faymon.” Curtis flashed her a faint smile, and his eyes brimmed with indulgence. “As long as you are not involved, I will give him a helping hand.”
Rayna gave him a kiss. “Thank you, Mr. Faymon.”
“My pleasure. However, I have something to ask you, and you must answer me honestly.”
“What is it?”
“Carl isn’t your friend’s son, right?”