The car was completely silent, leaving Jennifer eagerly awaiting Raymond’s response. Yet, to her dismay, nothing reached her ears. She pressed her lips together, understanding his fury all too well. After all, why wouldn’t he be angry? He had married her, only to discover she had a mate.With trepidation, she slowly turned to the right, glancing at Raymond. He stared back at her, his expression vacant, as though unaffected by the situation. However, his silence instilled a sense of fear within her. She swallowed hard, her heart pounding like a marathon, its thunderous beats seemingly audible even to him.“Al-Alpha?” She called with a shaken tone.“So he is your mate?” He finally let out. His chilly voice gave her goosebumps.As she observed their proximity, she realized how rarely they had been this near each other, except for those two nights. Her gaze gently traced his face, lingering on his lips, which appeared soft and rugged. The memory of their touch still lingered on her lips.
Raymond frowned, perplexed by Jennifer. From the moment he laid eyes on her, he had labeled her a greedy woman, and that perception remained unchanged until this morning. Although he heard her, his trust issues prevented him from believing anyone other than himself and his officials. Robin, his close friend and private doctor, held a special position in his life for a reason.But Jennifer? He hardly knew anything about her, nor did he have any personal interest in her. His interaction with her was solely confined to business matters.Why did she say those things about him to that man? He was astonished when he heard that Nathan was her mate.He even cheated on her? He slept with the Alpha and Luna’s daughter?Everything pointed to one conclusion. Nathan was solely to blame. He cheated on his mate and desired to sit on the throne.As Raymond stared at Jennifer for a while, he noticed she had fallen asleep. Retrieving his phone, he dialed a number, and when the call connected, he spoke,
Jennifer returned to the bedroom after being outside in the breeze and feeling refreshed by her surroundings.Raymond appeared refreshed after his shower, showing no signs of fatigue. Jennifer wondered if he had slept in the car the previous night but had no clue.“Do you want to sleep? If so, I can ask the maid to prepare breakfast later,” she inquired.Shaking his head, he declared, “I don’t need sleep.” After uttering those words, he maneuvered his wheelchair to exit the room. Meanwhile, Jennifer headed to the bathroom to freshen up and dress hastily. Like him, she also didn’t require sleep and had slept through the entire night.As she stood in the shower, she couldn’t help but recall the sensation of waking up in his arms. Absentmindedly rubbing her arms, she shook her head, trying to push the thoughts away.“Stop dwelling on it,” she scolded herself. “What’s gotten into you, Jennifer? Just relax and go with the flow.”Suddenly, it became difficult for her to accept the reality t
Jennifer’s eyes grew wide. “N-No. I didn’t mean that,” she stammered.Raymond observed her expression, noting her bewildered look. He found it amusing. Wasn’t she the one who wanted to spend the night with him? So why was she suddenly acting innocent? He felt perplexed.“Stop pretending,” he said, frustration lacing his words. “You’re sleeping outside. There’s no one here to witness our marital drama.”Jennifer’s grip weakened as she processed the word “drama.” She averted her gaze from him and reluctantly nodded. “Okay, Alpha.”She couldn’t defy his command. If he wanted it, she had to comply.The day drifted by leisurely for Jennifer, who had hoped to create some cherished new memories. However, she now realized that she felt more at ease when surrounded by the company of others in the pack house. With Raymond ignoring her the whole day, she found herself with nothing to occupy her time. She idled in the living room or ventured outside to pass the time.The ocean was a breathtaking
Overwhelmed with emotions, Jennifer began to cry, feeling lost and unsure of what to do. Desperate to find a way out, she frantically looked around for a phone, only to realize that she hadn’t brought one along since Raymond had accompanied her. With no one to contact, she resolved to search for Raymond’s phone.“Where is your phone?” she exclaimed while rummaging through the room, hoping to locate it. Fortunately, her hand landed under Raymond’s pillow, where she discovered his phone. However, upon picking it up, she realized it was locked and required a fingerprint to unlock it. Determined, Jennifer grasped Raymond’s thumb and successfully unlocked the phone. Her trembling fingers quickly sought out Robin’s number and dialed it. “ROBIN!” Jennifer let out a piercing scream that jolted Robin as soon as the call connected. Alarmed, he urgently asked, “What happened, Jennifer?” “Robin, please do something. He-He..”“Calm down first, and tell me what happened?”Jennifer bit her lips
Jennifer was awake the whole night. She shifted back in the early morning when she felt Raymond’s body temperature turn normal.A wave of relief washed over her, prompting her to shower quickly. Eagerly, she awaited Robin’s arrival to assess Raymond’s condition. An hour later, Robin finally arrived at the house. “Where is he?” Robin asked the moment Jennifer opened the door.“In the bedroom,” she responded abruptly.Robin entered the room, holding an injection, but paused before Raymond. He sat on the edge of the bed and checked Raymond’s body temperature with the back of his hand. “Impossible,” he muttered.Jennifer lowered her head, knowing no one could regulate their body heat.“Are you sure his body turned cold last night?” Robin asked as he turned his head to Jennifer.She nodded, assuring that she did not lie, as it would endanger Raymond’s health. “Robin, please give him the antidote. He is still unconscious.”Robin was silent, scaring Jennifer.“What? You can’t use it on hi
With horror, Jennifer locked eyes with him as he glared back in his feeble state, causing a shudder to run through her. “Why are you saying this?” She asked with a soft voice.“Just get out. I don’t need to eat anything,” Raymond ordered.Jennifer shook her head, adamantly refusing to go out. Her heart was filled with care and concern for him, making it impossible to fathom staying away now that he was sick. “No. I won’t go out.”He closed his eyes as if he was controlling his anger.“You better get out before I do something to you.”“Raymond, why are you behaving like this? What did I do? I made porridge because Robin told me to do so.”Raymond cleared his throat to let out his voice. “Get out.”Jennifer stood defeated in the presence of the man. She did not want his health to make him nauseous again. With deliberate slowness, she rose from the bed, bringing the tray with her. Kneeling on the floor, she retrieved the spoon that had fallen during the commotion. The spilled porridge
While listening to Raymond, Jennifer couldn’t prevent tears from welling up in her eyes. Raymond’s suspicion of her giving him poison baffled her. Why would he harbor such a thought? Didn’t he have any trust in her? She was merely trying to explain that a maid was responsible, yet he seemed to be accusing her.“I didn’t do anything,” she replied amidst tears.“Stop pretending and tell me who instructed you to carry what you did.”She gave a slight shake in response. “I didn’t do anything. I swear I did not. I can not even think of something like that.”Raymond felt a sharp pain in his head and instinctively reached out to touch it. Jennifer rushed to his side and gently held his arms, expressing concern, “Are you okay?” Pushing her hands aside, he uttered, “Stay away.” His words deeply saddened her.Despite not having eaten anything yet and suffering from a high fever, he spoke with the demeanor of a strong man, seemingly unconcerned about his health.Getting up, Jennifer went to the