Chapter 1085
Novalie asked Raeleigh, "He''s here, isn''t he?"
Raeleigh was taking a bite of her food when she heard the question. She raised her head to look at
her grandmother. Novalie smiled and said, "I''m your grandmother, so I know everything. What did
he do this time to make you angry?"
Raeleigh shook her head. "No, he did not do anything. It''s my own problem."
"Then, why are you hiding here? I''m used to eating alone. You should be joining them for breakfast,
right? What are you doing in my room then? What is he going to think of you? If something is
bothering you, then you should discuss it with him. You should not keep it to yourself. He''ll be
anxious, not knowing what to do."
Novalie felt that Raeleigh was good in everything, even in her schoolwork. If there was one w
about her, then it was that she liked to keep everything to herself whenever she found herself at a
dead end.
Raeleigh took a bite of her breakfast and said, "I know."
"Don''t just say it, do it. Actions speak louder than words. Who are you worried about?" Novalie said
as she picked up a sausage and put it into Raeleigh''s te. "You''re about to be a mother. Don''t
make yourself look like an unhappy woman. You were the one who was willing to have this baby. He
did not force you. It''s the beginning of parenthood for you, and it''s the same for him too."
Raeleigh knew her grandmother meant well. She wasn''t mad at her grandmother even if her words
were harsher. She just fixed her eyes on her grandmother and nodded.
Suddenly, there were two knocks on the door. Raeleigh turned around and saw Jepherson entering
the room with a te of brioche in his hand. He knew that this was Novalie''s favorite and Novalie
never thought she would be able to eat it again. She did not expect that Jepherson, her grandson-
in-w, would actually cater to her pleasure.
"Is that for me?" Novalie asked as soon as she saw him. Jepherson closed the door behind him and
ced the brioche on the table. He sat on one side and said, "I have been wanting to make it but I
just kept forgetting. When I saw Raeleigh going upstairs, I suddenly remembered. Thankfully, we
have some ingredients and I was able to bake it for you."
"Have you eaten?" Novalie asked. Raeleigh did not say anything. It was as if she was angry.
Novalie could not bear to see Raeleigh like this. Raeleigh always did not seem like herself when
something was bothering her. Novalie had an idea what to do.
Even if the sky was falling, there was still someone above to take the fall first. What was she afraid
of?
"Not yet," Jepherson said. Novalie looked over at her granddaughter and said, "Raeleigh, why don''t
you go and get a te and tableware for Jepherson?"
Raeleigh put down her tableware, stood up, and said, "Alright, give me a minute."
"There''s no need. You''re pregnant. It''s inconvenient for you to move around. I''ll go." Jepherson was
about to get up, but Novalie immediately said, "Jepherson, sit down. She can do it. Every woman
will eventually have their own children. She should move around anyway. This way, it would be less
painful for her when she goes intobor."
Only then did Jepherson sit down. Raeleigh walked to the door, opened it, and went out.
Novalie stared at the closed door before taking a bite of the brioche and said, "Raeleigh has been a
bright child ever since she was young. She is very strong. She''s also very diligent and calm when
doing things. If someone needs help, then she''ll definitely be able toe up with a solution."
"However, if she was the one who needed help, then it''s a whole new different story."
"When she finds herself at a dead- end, she''ll forever be stuck if no one offers her help."
"She is pregnant at such a young age, so there must be many things that she can''t let go. She''s a
person who doesn''t like to talk. You are a man and you cannot act like her. You have to help her."
Novalie was very kind. If it were someone else, then she would not give them a second look, but
Raeleigh was her granddaughter. She had to tell him no matter how reluctant she was.
Jepherson thought for a moment and said, "Thank you for your reminder."
Novalie looked up at Jepherson and said, "The next time youe up to eavesdrop, make sure to
tiptoe when you walk."
"I wasn''t eavesdropping. You must have misheard. I wouldn''t dare to disturb you."
"Forget it. I was just babbling."
Jepherson used Raeleigh''s fork and ced some food onto Novalie''s te. Then, he asked,
"Grandma, do you have any idea why Raeleigh is in such a bad mood?"
Novalie thought for a moment and said, "I do know, but I can''t say it. Initially, this matter has nothing
to do with you, but I have no idea why she had to get you involved."
"However..."
"A blessing is not a curse, but a curse can''t be avoided. You are about to be a father. What are you
afraid of? Even if Raeleigh is angry, you should let her be. She will be fine when she finallyes
around to it. You have me to help you watch over her. There''s nothing to be afraid of."
Novalie''s words gave Jepherson reassurance. He understood her good intentions.
"Thank you, Grandma," Jepherson quickly said. Novalie looked at him and said, "I''m sure you know
that she has something to tell you, but it''s not the right time now."
"I''m sure she will tell me when she''s ready and when that timees, I will be willing to listen,"
Jepherson said. Novalie nodded and smiled with satisfaction. "You are a smart man. I''m sure you
know that ignorance is bliss."
"Grandma, I have you to thank."
As they were talking, Novalie suddenly said, "What''s taking Raeleigh so long?"
Jepherson gave her a slight sideways nce. "I''ll go and check on her."
Just as Jepherson stood up, Raeleigh pushed the door open and came in. Jepherson and Novalie
pretended that they did not say anything.
"Here''s your breakfast." Raeleigh handed a te and a fork to Jepherson. Jepherson took it with
one hand and helped Raeleigh to her seat.
Raeleigh continued eating her breakfast and reached over for a piece of bread. She looked at
Jepherson and said, "You should eat some."
"Alright." Jepherson picked up a piece of sausage and gave it to Raeleigh. "You need to eat more
too, so that you''ll have enough nutrition for you and the baby."
"I''ve been eating."
"You need to eat more."
Novalie was relieved when she saw their interaction. Once they were done with their breakfast, they
gathered the empty tes and went out of the room.
The moment they arrived downstairs, they handed the empty tes to Serra and made their way
out the door. Jepherson''s car was parked at the door. Jepherson opened the car door for Raeleigh
before getting in himself. Then, he waited for Stuart to get into the car before the driver drove them
towards the university.
In the car, Jepherson held Raeleigh''s hand and said, "In a while, Lamarre may call to ask you the
reason you were absent from the office. I will tell him that you are not feeling well. If anything
happens, then I will give you a heads up. You just have to tell Lamarre that it''s my decision and that
you had no say in it."
Raeleigh nodded. In fact, she had no intentions to go to the office that day because she did not
want to face Jepherson all day. She wanted to think about whether she had the ability to face this
matter.
When the car arrived at the entrance of the university, Raeleigh thought that she was the first to
arrive. She did not expect that Santiago and Zorion would reach the university earlier than her.
Raeleigh got out of the car and waited for Jepherson to hand her herptop. Unexpectedly, he
handed her his tablet instead.
"This is more convenient for you. Ites with a pen. I prefer to use this. It''s perfect for women as
it''s lightweight."
"I''ll keep yourptop for the time being. This tablet emits less radiation."
Jepherson pointed at the tablet in Raeleigh''s hand. Then, she asked, "What about the information in
it?"
"I''ll transfer it to you."
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"I don''t really need it yet. If I need it, then I''ll ask you to transfer it to me."
"Alright then. Be careful. I''ll be back for dinner tonight."
"Alright."
After that, Jepherson closed the car door and the driver drove away.