Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 152 This is Not Liking

Selena used to be confused about Alice's attitude towards her. On one hand, they seemed to get along harmoniously, but on the other hand, Alice always seemed to provoke James. She casually mentioned things that made James angry. But, if their relationship was bad, why did Alice always affectionately call her "sister" every time?

It was as if they were truly close sisters. Beatrice's dislike for her was evident, but Alice's true intentions for her were hidden very deeply.

At this moment, Selena suddenly understood that Alice couldn't possibly like her, because she was occupying Raymond's wife's position. Thinking back to everything before, it all made sense why Alice was still going out, despite her illness. As she listened to the sound of Alice's fading footsteps, Selena slowly straightened her body. She could smell Raymond's scent on him, and the distance between them instantly grew closer. As she raised her head, he happened to lower his head, and their noses almost touched. She quickly released herself, pretending to touch her forehead as if she was just feeling unwell and leaned against him.

Raymond narrowed his eyes, feeling a sudden emptiness in his arms. He felt a little disappointed, but quickly gathered himself. Selena glanced outside the window and saw that the Fair family's car had already left, and she let out a sigh of relief.

Just as she was about to get out of the car, she heard her phone ringing. It was James calling. There was a hint of surprise in her eyes as she tried to stop her fingers from trembling, due to her discomfort, and somehow managed to press the answer button..

James' voice came from the other end. "Selena, the second round of financing was successful. The Montague family also invested money again. I thought we should celebrate my discharge and invite Raymond to our house. Please ask Beatrice to prepare a dinner to properly thank them."

It sounded like gratitude, but it was actually just another attempt to win favor with the Montague family.

James being in the late stages of liver cancer, and having only one year left to live, created a sense of powerlessness

who allowed you to be

to be discharged myself, Selena, you don't need to worry

contentment, as the financing was successful, he was

we will rely less on the Montague family in the future. Let's gather with Raymond at

phone while her eyebrows furrowed

time, she had already gotten out of the car and turned around to thank Raymond, but Raymond was focused on the documents

she owed him so

thank you for what happened

faint "Hmm" and instructed John to drive. John glanced at him through the rearview mirror

Raymond glanced

thought she should be clear-headed by now.

the documents on his knee, and lowered his head to look at a

touched a place she shouldn't have in her haste, and coupled with her hands wrapped around his waist and her warm breath spreading across his chest through