Try as she might, Rayna couldn’t stop blaming herself. My first mistake was not picking up Jessica’s call. Otherwise, I’d have known Kristie sneaked out to look for me. My second mistake was putting the phone on silent mode and missing Kristie’s call. If I had answered and picked her up from the airport, none of this would’ve happened! Even James had avenged Kristie by marching off to Yartran alone and breaking Arnaud’s arm. I, on the other hand, have done nothing! I’m such a useless sister!

Before Rayna knew it, tears were streaming down her cheeks uncontrollably. She covered her mouth as she sobbed and didn’t hear the footsteps approaching until a pair of legs appeared in front of her.

The next second, Rayna felt herself getting lifted and dragged outside.

She struggled to keep up with Curtis’ pace, and when she almost fell, her hand went instinctively to her stomach.

“Slow down. The baby—” Rayna muttered, only to stop herself midway.

Curtis suddenly released his grip on the woman and turned to glare at her. “Who told you to come here?”

“I wanted to see Kristie,” Rayna replied as she slowly moved her hand away.

“Well, you’ve seen her.”

Having tried her best to compose herself, Rayna gingerly raised her head and met Curtis’ gaze. “I’m sorry… What did you do to Kristie? Why doesn’t she remember James?”

“Why do you care?” the man scoffed. “Are you going to berate me if I did do something?”

“That’s not what I meant,” Rayna retorted as she clenched and unclenched her fists nervously. “You know how much James loves her. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have—”

“I don’t. I only know they’ve broken up and no longer have anything to do with each other,” Curtis interrupted coldly. “Please leave here this instance.”

“Curtis Faymon!” Rayna said through gritted teeth.

cold and unfeeling after that night? That said, I must admit I was the one who

He has always taken good care of Kristie. If someone has to shoulder the blame, it’d be me. It’s my

something so stupid!” Curtis thundered, his eyes burning holes through the downcast

another man, he’d undoubtedly lose any wise restraint and calm reasonableness. In all honesty, he

before you

so angry, and his unadulterated rage sent chills down

back away until her waist hit the sharp edge of

deep breaths to calm herself down, Rayna still didn’t have the guts to look Curtis in the eye. “You’re right about me.

when I brought her home?” Curtis asked. “She behaved like a child and would either spend her time sleeping or watching cartoons. She didn’t even bother interacting with anyone else. I spent a lot of time with her, yet

lowered her head even more. “I-I’m

sister to me. If she forgets about James, she can start anew and work toward a happier life. She might meet someone better, perhaps someone who loves her more

“What about James, then?”

grabbed Rayna’s chin. “Listen up, then. If he ever shows up here, I can’t guarantee I won’t do anything

her fists tight. She wanted to lash out at the man, but at the same time, she didn’t know what to say. Eventually, she gave up and slowly unclenched

she muttered before swatting Curtis’ hand away and striding

then, her waist began aching again, and she couldn’t help

he watched her rub her back. Even though it didn’t take long for him to notice the sharp edge of the

Kristie saw Rayna back in the living room, she instantly clung to the latter. “Curt also went into the

almost choked. My, my. Kristie sure is observant,

while gently ruffling Kristie’s hair. “I’m going off first. I’ll drop by another time to

You’re finally back after so long, and I was looking forward to your company.

coaxed. I’m sure Curtis will blow his top if I don’t

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