Even thought it was just an introduction, but the consequences, leading to benefits and losses needed to be measured carefully.
He was not living in a fantasy world, so he couldn’t tell those unrealistic words like I will fight against the whole world for you.
Because he couldn’t promise that he would be able to protect Rae well.
“You can’t, but I can.” Eric continued, his voice was determined, he raised his chin a little, a little arrogantly. He wanted to humiliate Jensen.
When he saw Jensen was unable to speak, he was pleased with himself in his heart.
He felt that he understood Rae, she want a legal status, because she wanted to have a family, to become someone’s wife, and then be a mother. This was the only thing he could give her now. And within the short time that they spent with each other, he noticed that Rae was not that cold towards him, so he just needed time...
Right, if she would give him a little more time, or if she gave him a chance openly, it was possible to start over again.
Thinking that, Eric grew more confident.
And Jensen was helpless.
The helplessness filled with him, he hated himself for not being able to do anything, until this day he was not able to give her an official name.
Rae who was sitting all the time noticed that Jensen was shrinking with pressure, she was not happy with the way Eric forced him. She understood that Jensen had no reason to do that, but that was for her own good, so she got up from the ground, cleaned her clothes, and walked to Jensen.
Jensen didn’t expect that, after Rae heard what Eric said, seeing that he was quiet all along, but she still came towards him, he suddenly felt extremely flattered.
His eyes were locked on the woman that was coming towards him, he had no idea what she was about to do.
When Rae was next to Jensen, she stood on her toes and kissed him, slowly and calmly.
Eric’s face clouded, while Jensen was even more surprised.
Then, Rae leaned on Jensen’s arm and said, “Mayor Parry, you haven’t even taken up the reins of office yet and now you talk about legal status. But I wonder whether you feel good about yourself?”
“Little Rae...” Eric suddenly felt that something bad was about to happen.
“I like the man who dares kick in doors when I am being bullied, and not the weak one who was too timid when his beloved woman was fucked by other man.” Rae spoke in a normal speed, she clearly saw how Eric’s arrogant face turned into shock and embarrassed.
“Little Rae, I ...” Eric wanted to explain, but her words was beyond dispute, he didn’t know what to say.
“Stop calling me Little Rae, my name is Rae Jordan.” After Rae finished speaking, she turned around, and tugged Jensen’s collar to leave, “Let’s go back, my period will come soon, help me rub my belly.”
Jensen didn’t say a word, but his expression had revealed a sense of pleasure. it was so great to be protected by the woman he loved. And this time, she chose him but not Eric...
She chose him.
After they went downstairs, Rae let go of Jensen’s collar She was walking in front and told him, “Bring me some food, okay? I am dying of hunger. Grilled chicken wings, at least six, and choose whatever else as you like, plus a drink, please.” after saying so, she turned into the cabin on the third floor and went down to her room, leaving Jensen to get her food.
After Jensen heard her, he stopped and turned to walk towards the second floor without following her.
When he was back on deck, he noticed that people were still having fun there.
Stanley saw Jensen and got up to walk towards him, “Where is Rae?”
“She went back to the room.” Jensen answered, “She told me to bring her some food.”
After Stanley heard that, he got more friendly, “I am really bored here, so I just grilled some chicken wings, bring them to her, what else does she want to eat, let's grill it together, it will be faster .”
Jensen saw how much Stanley cared about Rae, as if he was not influenced at all by what just happened, Jensen wanted to ask, “Are you alright?” He wasn’t just bored and grilled food, he did it on purpose, trying to find a chance to bring it to Rae.
“I’m alright, it’s just my weak heart, I can’t stand people talking too loud, I will get scared.” Stanley mocked himself, then he picked some of the sausages, chicken and other vegetables. It didn’t take long before his plate was overfilled, but Stanley didn’t stop.
Jensen watched him picking too much food, Rae would never finish all that, then he remembered the way Rae just talked to him, but he was still so good to Rae, just like always. Jensen thought that not many people in this world would treat her with all their heart, and suddenly felt a little guilty, “Mr. Barnes, I am sorry.”
“Hey, don’t say that.” Stanley said seriously, then he looked at the surrounding people who didn’t even bother them, and said in a lowered voice, “She doesn’t like me right now, so what if she knew about the truth? She would only hate herself more, so let’s keep the secret, as long as she is happy, I am alright.”
“I...” Jensen didn’t know what to say.
To maintain a perfect image of Heath in Rae’s heart, Stanley sacrificed himself, even when he was with his own daughter, he couldn’t tell her the truth, on top of that, he was being hated, was it wrong of him to do that?
“Stop it, we shouldn’t talk about this anymore. I am going to grill, you need to get more, she won’t get full with this little.” Stanley put down the tools and went back to his seat to get busy.
Jensen pressed his lips, he was quiet for a while, then he got more food. It took about 40 minutes before everything was ready, when he went to the room he picked up two bottles of soda. Stanley helped him carry everything to their room, then gave him everything and gestured for him to go inside before he turned to leave.
Jensen saw how forbearing he was, and felt burdened.
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