Although Rayna was swamped with matters regarding the product launch at her company, she still worried about Jefferson in the back of her mind.

She would visit the hospital daily every afternoon and would prepare a nutritious breakfast and lunch if she had extra time on her hands, which Ringo would deliver to Jefferson.

Jefferson once commented about how her outstanding culinary skills had ruined his desire to order takeout ever again since she began cooking for him.

“I’m willing to cook for you just because you’re a patient.” Rayna rolled her eyes. “Don’t get used to it. I look forward to you returning the favor when you’re back.”

Jefferson’s lips quirked as he nodded. “Of course. I’ll cook anything you want.”

Rayna brought Jefferson to see Linda the minute he’d recovered from his leg injury.

“Let’s eat with her later.”

“Are we heading over to your mom’s?” Jefferson felt surreal as he’d never expected Rayna to bring him to see her mother.

He fretted, “I would be remiss if I didn’t bring any gifts since it’s my first time visiting your house.”

“It’s all right.” Rayna was amused as she lay her hand on his before he opened the door. “You don’t have to. My mom doesn’t fuss over stuff like these. Besides, you have all the time in the world to do so in the future.”

“Well, if you say so.” An imperceptible smile graced Jefferson’s features as he held Rayna’s soft palm.

Ringo, their driver, darted a glance at them and shook his head.

He thought, “I can’t believe Mr. Hamilton is on cloud nine just because he got to visit Rayna’s parents.”

Rayna used her keys to unlock the door to Linda’s house.

She took a pair of slippers for Jefferson from the shoe rack and called out, “What soup are you preparing, Mom? It smells heavenly!”

“Belle, you’re here!”

Linda wiped her hands on her apron at the sound of Rayna’s voice and made her way out of the kitchen. “You like to eat beef stew with vegetables, don’t you? I made some for you…”

sight of an

this?” Linda

assumed Rayna had made up with Curtis when she mentioned bringing her boyfriend over for a meal

Curtis

beamed as she pulled Jefferson to her side. “This is my boyfriend, who took good care of me when I was studying

Ms. Linda.” Jefferson greeted as he

was familiar to

knew they’d broken up but did

she know Rayna would bring him here many years

hid her surprise behind a smile and nodded at Jefferson. “Belle mentioned you in passing. I’m grateful

full of mirth as he replied to Linda, “I

in embarrassment. “I didn’t do much at all. Belle’s achievements

can see that Belle’s personality and looks took after you. I feel threatened that she’s

“Oh, is it?”

on preparing food, Mom? We hadn’t eaten anything since the morning as we’ve

sit on the couch and made

Rayna checked out the kitchen,

speechless. “Mom, why did you ask me to help when

leave, but Linda grabbed her hand and shoved a bowl

peeled yet, have they?

room as she was marinating

Rayna surreptitiously once she was sure that Jefferson was consumed

“Do you think I’m lying

“What about Mr. Faymon?”

was still visibly shaken by the mention of Curtis’

a thing of the past. Please do not mix up the surnames of your future son-in-law and accidentally call him by the

born yesterday and could tell that Rayna still hadn’t fully let Curtis go

would not butt into her

sighed. “Are you really so sure

rings soon once work has settled down.” Rayna couldn’t help feeling indebted to Jefferson in light of how much he’d sacrificed

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