Dear sweetheart novel (Rayna and Julian) novel Chapter 179

Dear Sweetheart Chapter 179 Take A Swim

“Yes.” Alfred smiled faintly, his tone carrying a hint of regret. “She was a good child. If I had been there earlier…”

Perhaps it was too painful for him to share the story. He did not say anything further.

Alfred handed the sapphire ring to Rayna. “Here, take this. It’s useless for me to keep it.”

“I can’t accept this,” said Rayna as she took two steps back. She liked Curtis, but it was still uncertain how their relationship would develop from there. It was a gift too burdensome for her to accept. “It’s best if you give it to Mr. Faymon.”

“Oh, my poor Curtis.” Alfred let out an exaggerated sigh. “No one likes him since he was a child. I can’t believe he’s suffering the same fate as an adult. I’ve failed massively as his father.”

The corner of Rayna’s lips twitched when she heard that. “No way. Mr. Faymon is such an outstanding person. He’s never short on admirers.”

“In that case, you should take this.” Alfred pushed the sapphire ring into her hands. “From now on, I’ll entrust Curtis to you. Ow! I think I have a headache.” He rubbed his temples. “I’m going to get some rest. You two go on. Come back for dinner whenever you’re free.”

Rayna was stumped for words.

By the time she came to her senses, Alfred had already left the study. She looked at the sapphire ring in her hands helplessly.

Rayna was caught off guard when Alfred appealed to her emotions.

Curtis approached her in his wheelchair. “What did my dad say to you?”

“It’s nothing.” Rayna stealthily hid the ring behind her back. “He told us to come back for dinner when we have time.”

“Is that so?” Curtis arched a brow, looking at her with a penetrating gaze. “Did he say anything else?”

“Nope.”

Hearing that, Curtis decided not to ask any more questions. Rayna went downstairs behind him, hesitating whether to give him the ring. In the end, she stuffed it into her bag.

I shouldn’t give it to him first to avoid evoking his painful memories.

On the way back, Rayna glanced at the scenery flashing by the window. She thought of the events from the previous night until that morning. The level of excitement was similar to that of taking a roller coaster ride. It was a surreal experience for her.

Right then, something popped into Rayna’s head. Turning to look at Curtis, she asked, “Mr. Faymon, did you discuss it with Julian in advance? Don’t tell me you thought this through last night.”

“No.”

Rayna froze. “Then why did Julian…”

Julian was calm and collected when he said those words. I don’t believe it if Curtis didn’t communicate with him beforehand.

“Don’t you know why?” Curtis shot her a knowing look. “He still likes you.”

Rayna pursed her lips and remained silent. He also spoke up for me when we were at Faymon Group last time.

Curtis could tell that Rayna was getting lost in thought. He furrowed his brows, feeling displeased for some reason. Leaning over to her, he probed, “What’s the matter, Ms. Garland? Do you want to get back with him?”

“No, I don’t.” Rayna felt uncomfortable with how close they were. She leaned back and continued, “I don’t like to cling to the past. But I should at least thank him for helping me.”

Curtis’ tone softened. “It’s fine. I’ve said it on your behalf.”

Rayna wanted to say something, but she suddenly had muscle contractions in her lower abdomen. She bent over in pain, breaking out in a sweat.

“What’s wrong?”

“I’m having menstrual cramps.”

Recalling that Rayna had also suffered from cramps during her last period, Curtis pulled her closer so that she could lean on his shoulder. Then, he instructed the driver to buy a box of ibuprofen at a pharmacy.

“Mr. Faymon, you don’t have to—”

Rayna’s face flushed bright red as she struggled to get up from him. However, Curtis held her shoulder tightly. He spoke in a stern voice as if he would not take no for an answer. ”Lean on me, and stay still.”

He took the thin blanket off his lap and wrapped it around her waist.

Rayna did not struggle again as she rested her head on his broad shoulder. For some reason, she suddenly felt her pain subside.

Even though Uncle Curtis looks high and mighty, he’s quite a caring person.

After taking ibuprofen, Rayna was back on her feet again. She was too lazy to go out on such a scorching day, so she bought some ingredients online, including a large watermelon.