Chapter 1491 Not Leaving


    Raeleigh knew that Jepherson would be annoyed with her, but the displeasure would only be


    temporary.


    Raeleigh did not probe further to testify that. Although she could tell that Jepherson was sulky during


    dinner, he still drank on her behalf. Every time her teammates poured her a ss and urged her to


    drink, he would take the ss.


    For the first time, Raeleigh found out that Jepherson could hold his liquor very well indeed. He must


    have downed two bottles already, but he did not seem to have any reaction.


    At Waverly Vige, there was no such thing as low-alcohol liquor. They had their own brewery, and the


    people in the vige much preferred it over others. The boss also did not import or stock any other


    alcohol, not even red wine. Even if he did, a person of Jepherson''s status was unlikely to consider it.


    As for beer, it would only be cracked open during the hot summer. No one liked drinking beer in such


    cold weather.


    Left without much choice, Jepherson could only follow the local customs and join them in drinking the


    liquor produced in the vige.


    It was exceptionally strong. Raeleigh could manage a few sips, but most people would get knocked out


    after a few shots.


    Its taste was out of this world, but it was strong enough to knock one out.


    Raeleigh looked at the others who were sprawled on the table in a drunken stupor. Then, she looked at


    Jepherson beside her. She unbuttoned the top buttons of his shirt and asked with concern, "Are you


    sure you''re still sober?"


    Jepherson looked down at her without saying anything.


    Because he did not speak, Raeleigh did not know whether he was drunk or not.


    She said in an amused yet resigned tone, "Since you can''t drink that much, why did you force


    yourself?"


    Jepherson was silent. Instead, he nced at Xanthus, who could also hold his liquor. However, as


    a doctor, he controlled his intake and did not drink as much, declining drinks a few times during dinner.


    They looked at each other without speaking. Finally, Xanthus said, "The two of you should head back


    first. I''ll take care of the others."


    With that, Raeleigh helped Jepherson up, and they left the restaurant. Meanwhile, Xanthus stayed to


    make arrangements for those who were drunk. Out of professional obligation, he briefly checked on


    them and gave them some medicine to ease the hangover.


    Raeleigh ced Jepherson''s arm around her shoulders so that she could support him as they


    walked. While walking, she could not help but nag him for drinking too much.


    Jepherson did not say a word. Raeleigh knew that he was angry that she had chosen to stay in the


    vige over going back to the city. However, she avoided mentioning it. If she did not bring it up, he


    could not say anything about it either.


    When they got back to the house, Raeleigh began to undress him to change his clothes. He was


    wearing his usual white turtleneck. He wore the same style all the time, be it in winter or summer. While


    Raeleigh undressed him clumsily, she said, "You even wear the same outfit in the summer. Won''t you


    feel hot?"


    Jepherson stared at her. He did not answer, but his gaze gradually became unfocused.


    Raeleigh guessed that he was feeling tipsy as well. Well, he did drink so much that even Dionysus


    would be drunk.


    After taking a shower, he changed into his pajamas and went to bed. After blow-drying her hair, she


    went to check on him. His eyes were closed, so did not know whether he had fallen asleep or not.


    Raeleigh sat down, careful not to make too much noise in case she disturbed his rest. As soon as she


    reached out a hand, a strong arm pulled her to lie down on the bed, and the lights dimmed. She could


    feel Jepherson''s grin as he lowered his head to kiss her, first softly and slowly, then more urgently. His


    hands moved to unbutton her shirt.


    When Raeleigh got up in the morning, her whole body ached whenever she moved.


    She winced a little, then frowned at the person who looked even fresher and more energetic than


    yesterday.


    Although he drank buckets the night before, he had not seemed drunk at all. On the contrary, he had


    been full of vigor. But he still did not say a word. They had been busy rolling between the sheets, their


    bodies slick with sweat. When Raeleigh woke up in a daze, she still had no idea if he had been drunk


    or not the previous night.


    Jepherson had already gotten up and climbed out of bed. He began looking for clothes to wear.


    He did not bring any clothes with him, so he went to look for some of Xanthus'' clothes.


    Raeleigh wondered what Xanthus would have left to wear once Jepherson wore all his new clothes.


    It did not take long for Jepherson toe back into the room holding Xanthus'' new clothes that still


    had their tags on.


    Raeleigh got up from the bed and stared at him.


    He smirked. He went to close the curtains, then took off his pajamas and put on Xanthus'' clothes.


    Jepherson changed while Raeleigh looked on leisurely. He took off his pajama bottoms and put on one


    of Xanthus'' briefs, followed by a pair of long Lucas. Then, he put on a pair of pants. Taking off his


    pajama top, he put on a thermal top. Raeleigh stared as if bewitched. The corners of her lips curved


    upward, but she did not say anything.


    He went to the bathroom to wash up, then came out and put on a shirt swiftly.


    The final touch was a coat.


    But since they were indoors, he did not put it on just yet.


    Raeleigh wriggled out of the quilt and went to wash up, then began to change. While she was


    changing, Jepherson immediately hugged her from behind.


    "I''ll wash the clothes for you. Take some clothes with you the next time youe. If you borrow


    my brother''s clothes again, he won''t have any new ones for himself," she said.


    Raeleigh pulled his hand away and continued to get ready. Then, she turned to look at him.


    "You don''t want to go back with me?" Jepherson was still holding out hope.


    She shook her head. "No. I''ll only go when Ste leaves. I don''t want to see her. Anyway, I have


    something to do here, and you have your stuff to deal with.


    "I know that you came because you''re lonely, but I can stand the loneliness and wait for you. As long


    as you''re still single without a wife or kids, I''ll be here."


    Jepherson''s gaze fell. He could not help feeling a little aggrieved. "What if I get married and have


    children? What will you do then?"


    "I don''t think about things that haven''t happened. Maybe I''ll get even with you," Raeleigh replied


    mischievously. Everyone had their own world, and she could not force anything. The only thing that she


    could change was herself. She was also ready to give him more time.


    Jepherson thought for a moment and nodded. "I''ll get things settled as soon as possible."


    "I know you will."


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    After Raeleigh got changed, she gathered the clothes that they had worn yesterday. She changed the


    bedding as well. Jepherson raised his eyebrows and asked, "You''re washing everything?"


    "Of course." Raeleigh dumped them into the washing machine and pressed a few buttons.


    Jepherson turned around and went out, nning to hire a housekeeper for her.


    Raeleigh went out to buy breakfast since theundry would take some time. She asked Jepherson


    when he nned to leave, but he did not give any answer. In the end, he stayed with her all day and


    did not even want to leave when night fell. Instead, he had someone send him some of his things.