Chapter 158 What Linda Addressed Him As

Embarrassment was written all over Rayna’s face as she chuckled dryly. She then whirled around, finding herself unable to face the man, and scolded herself in her mind. I just can’t do anything right, can I? This isn’t my own place, so why did I behave like that?

When Curtis noticed her phone on the coffee table was ringing, he stopped the music and said, “Rayna, it’s your phone.”

“It’s probably the delivery man.” It was far too awkward for her to face him at the moment. “Why don’t you answer it, Mr. Faymon?”

He arched his brow as the caller ID showed that it was not the delivery man but her mother.

Nevertheless, Curtis decided to answer the call anyway since Rayna was busy kneading the dough with her hands covered in flour. “Hello?” he voiced after putting the call on loudspeaker.

“Oh, it’s my son-in-law!” Linda recognized his voice right away. “Where’s Honey?”

Oh, my gosh!

Rayna nearly burst a vessel when she heard her mother addressing Curtis as her son-in-law. At the speed of lightning, she dashed toward him and snatched her phone away, changing the audio output.

“Mom! Why did you say that?” she uttered through gritted teeth while stealing a glance at Curtis.

He did not seem shocked, considering that his expression was as calm as the sea.

“Isn’t that my son-in-law’s voice?”

“Yes— No, he’s not your son-in-law!” Rayna corrected. At that moment, she had a strong urge to run into a wall to escape from reality. “Anyway, why are you calling me?”

“You and your brother haven’t come home in a while, so I just wanted to see how you’re doing,” explained Linda. “When are you coming back for a meal? Also, I’ve made two bottles of wine. Why don’t you take some with you?”

After telling her mother she would visit her the next day, Rayna ended the call speedily.

Meanwhile, Curtis approached her in his wheelchair. “Why did your mother address me as her son-in-law earlier?”

He did not think his voice bore any resemblance to Julian’s.

“Ah! A-About that…” Under the man’s questioning gaze, Rayna’s mind went blank for a second, and she stammered an excuse, “M-My mom’s hearing isn’t the best, so she thought you were Julian.”

caused Curtis’

chill running down her spine, and she wondered what put him in a foul mood. Even so, she steeled herself and continued explaining, “Although my

he sneered. “What a ‘nice’ mother she is, liking a son-in-law who constantly cheats on and

Julian

I’m at

enough. I have no interest in listening to your explanations.” Curtis’ tone was ice-cold. After saying that, he wheeled himself

say

was mad at her. He wore a gloomy expression for the entire day and refused to acknowledge her. Furthermore, he went as far as to place his fork down

man, she tamped down her

day, Curtis was still upset

out after making breakfast and gave James

a woman answered the

are you calling

Rayna was startled.

to her senses, the foul-mouthed woman’s voice was

picking you up to have lunch at

so I’m out. Wait for me

hold her tongue any longer. “Who’s that woman earlier? She has quite

I’ll go wash

would bombard him with questions, James hung up as soon as those words

pulled Kristie out of bed. “Ms. Winton, didn’t I tell you not to touch my

mumbled as she kept her eyes closed and

her, James had no choice but

did not allow her to lean on him and merely threw

of drowsiness left Kristie following his action. Rubbing her eyes, she yawned as she made her way to the bathroom. With her mouth open, she waited for James to squeeze

toothbrush in her mouth, she brushed her teeth,

James’ movements were quick. It only

looking for you? You can just make Cillian go in your stead! Anyway,

on his forehead bulged. “It’s just

“I don’t care!”

was bereft

all!” added Kristie with a pitiful pout. “I want to eat something you

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