The Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 22

Chapter 22 Finally Smiled

Ravier was well aware of her own circumstances.

In the past, she was nothing more than a fake heiress of the Goodridge family, and she had even spent four years in prison

She was just an ordinary ex–convict with a criminal record

It was unimaginable for her to be having a meal with the son of the Lorimer family, let alone having a blind date with him.

She felt she wasnt worthy of him.

With Layla present, their mealtime was filled with lively conversation and laughter, creating a rather pleasant atmosphere.

After they finished eating, she went to the restroom and never returned.

Only Raylee and Jeremiah were left, and the two of them locked eyes.

In the end, it was Raylee who first broke the silence..

“I can take a taxi home by myself.”

As soon as she stood up, she noticed Jeremiah’s eyebrows furrowed deeply, his tone laced with sarcasm.

“So you’re going to just up and leave after having your fill?”

Raylee’s body stiffened.

This statement…. why does it sound so odd

It sounded as if she was a jerk.

“Mr. Lorimer, we’ve finished our meal. Aren’t we leaving?” she asked, glancing sideways at him.

Jeremiah’s handsome face was tinged with a hint of nonchalance. It was unclear whether he was joking or being serious.

“It’s a blind date, after all. Shouldn’t it be a full package? After dinner, wouldn’t the next stop be a movie?”

“Uh…”

That makes senser.

However, it requires mutual attraction between two people for any subsequent developments, right?

We aren’t attracted to each other.

No, I should say it’s impossible for Jeremiah to be interested in me.

“What’s the matter? Am I not good enough to watch a movie with you?” Jeremiah pouted, his slender dark eyes fixed on her.

The half–smile on his face made him even more inscrutable to Raylee

Am I not the one who’s unworthy?

How have the tables turned?

This man was beyond her comprehension.

In the end, all Raylee could do was follow her train of thought and counter–questioned him, “Mr. Lorimer, are you perhaps. unaware of my situation?”

A subtle smile played at the corners of Jeremiah’s lips as he spoke in a nonchalant tone.

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you used to call me when we were kids.”

Raylee paused for a moment. Hate I ever called him that before?

We hadn’t seen each other much in total.

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In her memory, apart from him being slight of build, she couldn’t even recall any details of the time they had spent together.

Surprisingly, he remembered.

“Don’t be nervous. I’m aware of everything about you, even your time in jail.”

When Raylee heard that, a wave of nausea washed over her.

This was the greatest humiliation of her life.

A hint of sadness flashed in her eyes

She was just about to ask Jeremiah if he already knew, why would he still suggest going to see a movie with her?

Although he was an illegitimate child, he was also the esteemed son of the Lorimer family

Meanwhile, he began to speak slowly..

“You’ve been in jail, but I know you were wrongfully accused. So, don’t overthink it.”

“Do you believe I’m innocent?” Raylee asked with disbelief

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y wouldn’t I believe that? I also hold faith in an idea–justice may be delayed, but it will not be denied.”

A hint of cryptic depth flashed through Jeremiah’s eyes.

A thought stirred in Raylee’s mind.

For her, Jeremiah was just slightly more familiar than a stranger.

He, however, stated that he believed in her innocence.

A hint of emotion stirred within her.

For some reason, she felt an overwhelming urge to cry.

“Thank you,” she said.

She transformed the countless thoughts in her mind into just two words, expressing heartfelt gratitude.

Jeremiah proposed, saying, “I don’t need your verbal thanks. If you really want to thank me, then accompany me to a movie. I just returned from abroad not long ago, and I don’t know any good movies that have recently been released. You decide.”

“Actually, I don’t really know either.”

Scratching her head in embarrassment, Kaylee added, “I’ve only been out of jail for a few days.”

The atmosphere suddenly turned awkward.

“No worries. Let’s just randomly choose one, then.”

“All right!” Kaylee said, her lips pursed in a faint smile.

After being released from prison, aside from feeling at ease in front of her grandmother, she could only feel this relaxed in the presence of the Lorimer siblings.

Even though Layla and Jeremiah were from the Lorimer family, they had a vibe that made it hard for people to dislike them.

Chapter 22 Finally Smiled

#Finished

Premously, Kaylee had heard about the concept of blind dates. If a man and a woman found each other appealing, they would typically proceed to watch a movie together

Weching the movie was merely a pretext

In the obscurity of dim light, a man might make some ambiguous moves to bridge the gap, such as holding hands.

Morere, they would share kisses or engage in even more daring little gestures

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However, Jeremiahdidn’t

For nearly two hours, aude from sharing a few of his thoughts on the plot he didn’t step out of line.

Rayler could help but feel a tinge of bitterness welling up within her

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i is simply looking for a morte partem

When they exited the movie theater, the sun was shining brilliantly in the sky

breathtakingd, beautiful.

light that brought it to life, creating a unique winter tableau that was

Suddenly, the idea of taking a stroll wrock Raylee

voice her suggestion, her words were caught in her throat

The standing next to her was none other than the son of the Lormer family, the most prestigious family in Jexburgh.