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…”

trailed off once she caught sight of an unfamiliar young man following

this?” Linda

mentioned bringing her boyfriend over for

isn’t Curtis

to her side. “This is my boyfriend, who

pleasure, Ms. Linda.” Jefferson

name was familiar

up but did

know Rayna would bring him here many years

you in passing. I’m grateful you took care of her while

Rayna was full of mirth as he replied to Linda, “I should

“I didn’t do much at all. Belle’s achievements are all due to

and looks took after you. I feel threatened

“Oh, is it?”

Why don’t you focus on preparing food, Mom? We hadn’t eaten anything

on the couch and made tea

the kitchen with the excuse that many vegetables needed to be cleaned. However, when Rayna checked out the kitchen,

“Mom, why did you ask me

her hand and shoved a bowl

yet, have they?

as she was marinating

to Rayna surreptitiously once she

side-eyed Linda. “Do you think I’m lying

“What about Mr. Faymon?”

by the mention

Do you understand?” She continued peeling the peas and said dispassionately, “He and I are a thing of the past. Please do not mix up the surnames

was not born yesterday and could tell that Rayna still hadn’t fully let

would not butt into

really so sure

Rayna couldn’t help feeling indebted to Jefferson in light of how much

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