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
Jennifer was deeply upset by his soft tone, and his words left her utterly speechless, giving her a distinct feeling that he regarded her as someone else. “R-Raymond,” she called.“Don’t go. I will make everything right. Don’t be afraid of others,” He assured her as his eyes were half opened. After releasing his grip on her wrist, he cupped her cheek and gently stroked it with the tip of his thumb.“Raymond, what are you saying? You are not in your right mind. Just sleep, okay?” She replied as she ran her fingers through his hair.Eventually, he closed his eyes and went back to sleep, still keeping his hand on her face. Captivated by his appearance, her mind raced with a constant stream of thoughts. Jennifer suddenly realized that she hardly knew Raymond. Thoughts raced through her mind, wondering who he was referring to and who played a significant role in shaping him into the person he had become. His speaking seemed to suggest a deep connection with someone close to him. Jennif
Upon awakening, Jennifer found herself on the bed, her entire body enveloped by the blanket. Clutching a plush pillow tightly, she sat up and surveyed the room, noticing Raymond’s absence. Carefully, she maneuvered herself out of bed.“Alpha?” She called out as she knocked on the bathroom door but received no response. She turned the lock and discovered that the bathroom was empty.Mumbling, she asked, “Where is he?” Understanding that he was fine now, she felt relieved and hurriedly freshened up. Glancing at the window, she noticed the sky was orange, causing her to part her lips in shock. “No one is here. He must be hungry. I should not have slept,” she realized. In a rush, Jennifer exited the room, searching for Raymond and glancing outside. Then, she saw Raymond on the phone with someone, gazing out at the sea.Quickly, Jennifer went to the kitchen and began preparing something to eat. Returning to the living room with the food, she set up the table and went outside to call Ray
Jennifer’s entire body trembled uncontrollably, her knees felt like rubber, and fear raced through her heart. She was aware of Alpha Raymond’s notorious reputation for icy and cruel demeanor. People used to speak about him in hushed and fearful tones. Yet, she had always believed that his cold treatment of her was the worst aspect of his behavior until she witnessed him taking a person’s life right before her.Without a second thought, he ended the maid’s life. Jennifer knew Lina had attempted to harm him, but the brutality with which he took her life was beyond anything she could have imagined. The shock and horror made her shiver inside, causing her to retreat until her back was pressed against the cold instinctively, unyielding wall.“Jennifer,” Delta Brian called out, pulling her gaze away from one official to the next. She couldn’t comprehend how they could remain so composed. Why didn’t they stop Raymond? It seemed they were no different from him—equally brutal and indifferent.