Chapter 1484


    Raeleigh was halfway through her bowl of soup when she heard Ste say, "A bowl of soup is


    perfect for warming up our bodies, especially when it''s freezing outside."


    Raeleigh did not look up and merely continued drinking her soup. She pretended as if she did not


    hear anything.


    After finishing her soup, she looked over at Santiago and asked, "Is there any more soup?"


    Everyone in the room was wondering whether she was asking it for herself or for Ste.


    In the end...


    When Santiago brought her another bowl of soup, she picked up her spoon and started drinking it.


    It made Santiago happy to find that she was feisty.


    Xanthus'' lips curved upward in the slightest hint of a smile as he was eager to see what Raeleigh


    would do.


    He doubted that Jepherson would dare to do anything with him around.


    Ste actually wanted some soup, but no one gave her any. Jepherson got up and went to get a


    bowl for her, only to realize that there was none left.


    By then, Raeleigh had already finished her soup and was about to leave.


    When she saw Jepherson holding a bowl, she asked, "Did you want some soup?"


    Jepherson looked at her with a questioning look, unable to figure out what her intentions were.


    Raeleigh reached for his bowl and said, "I''ll go and check whether there''s any more soup in the


    kitchen. If there isn''t, then I''ll have to make some more."


    Then, she turned around and went into the kitchen. Jepherson thought that she was behaving


    rather strangely.


    He was surprised that she was willing to make another pot of soup.


    Jepherson sat down and cast a quick nce around the table. No one moved. He then looked at


    Ste. "Why don''t you eat something else first? There might be some soup left."


    "All right." Ste picked up her fork and began to eat, but she did not eat much. She was looking


    forward to the bowl of soup.


    Not long after, Raeleigh emerged from the kitchen with a bowl of soup and ced it in front of


    Jepherson. "There was only one bowl left."


    Jepherson stared at Raeleigh distractedly.


    "I already drank some just now. Perhaps Ste would like some," Jepherson exined, but


    Raeleigh did not say anything.


    "Thank you, Raeleigh." Ste did not stand on ceremony and helped herself. She took one sip


    beforeplimenting how delicious it was.


    However, Raeleigh stared at Ste indifferently.


    "I''m tired. I think I''ll head back to my room. You guys can continue without me." Raeleigh excused


    herself and made her way back to her room. However, a few momentster, she came back out.


    "I feel like going out for a walk. Xanthus, Santiago, why don''t youe with me?"


    With that, she walked toward the door. Santiago was more than happy to oblige, so he quickly got


    up and followed her. Xanthus did not want to stay either, so he put on his jacket and followed them.


    After they left, Jacky also decided to leave. He did not want to disturb Jepherson.


    Soon, only Ste and Jepherson were left seated at the dining table. Ste put down her spoon and


    looked at Jepherson. "Did I cause another misunderstanding?"


    "Since you''re aware of it, why do you still have to do this?" Jepherson asked calmly. In fact, he had


    already seen through her intentions. Ste might not care about all these, but he was different.


    "I want to witness your breakup," Ste replied, pursing her lips. "Before you met her, you would


    come to visit me at least twice a year, and you would even call to wish me happy birthday. But ever


    since you two got together, you''ve changed!"


    As if to prove her point, Ste picked up the bowl of soup and drank it all.


    Jepherson, who was sitting beside her, said nothing. Although he looked at her quietly, he was


    thinking about Raeleigh.


    "Are you mad at Jepherson?" Santiago asked as they walked through Waverly Vige. It was


    always crowded, even early in the mornings.


    Santiago had on a green coat, and he put his hands in his pockets to keep it warm as he walked,


    observing the surroundings.


    Meanwhile, Raeleigh was silent.


    She was surprised when she spotted an olddy selling some freshly caught fish. She approached


    her and asked curiously, "Excuse me, since it''s such a cold day, I was wondering where these fish


    are from."


    The olddy smiled and said, "There''s a smallke here in this vige. Although theke is frozen,


    we managed to fish through a hole cut into the ice on theke. It''s very fresh! Would you like to buy


    some? These wild-caught fish are very delicious."


    Actually, Raeleigh was just interested to know where they were from, but after hearing the olddy''s


    words, she decided to buy a couple of them. Then, she handed the bag to Santiago. "Here, help me


    hold this. I''ll make a fish dish for you when we get back."


    Santiago asked, "Why me?"


    Raeleigh was amused by his question. "What''s the matter? Do you want me to hold it then?"


    Santiago nced at Xanthus, who was looking around as he walked. "What about him?"


    "He''s my brother. I''m not going to ask him to hold it for me. Besides, you''re much stronger. I''ve got


    to make use of you while I still can."


    Santiago had no choice but to take the fish. "Okay, fine. I''ll hold it for you."


    Not about to give up, he asked again. "Are you mad at Jepherson?"


    Raeleigh looked around and said in a calm voice, "I have to keep calm and weather the storm. Even


    if we have a tragic ending, I must maintain my dignity and not let her have her satisfaction."


    Santiago was surprised. "Wow, that''s very generous of you to leave the two of them alone at home


    together."


    Santiago was looking much happier now. Raeleigh thought for a while and asked, "How do you


    know it isn''t a trap?"


    "A trap?" Santiago raised his eyebrows. Raeleigh turned around and said with a smile, "Never


    offend women. Women are actually quite petty. They can be both good and bad!"


    Raeleigh raised her hand and patted Santiago''s cheek.


    Santiago fell silent suddenly. He lowered his head and looked at Raeleigh. "What are you up to?"


    "You''ll know when you get back."


    Raeleigh turned onto another street, "But, I don''t want to go home just yet. Isn''t there like a walled


    house here in Waverly Vige? I want to have a look. Why don''t we cook up these fish there?"


    "You want to check out the walled house?" Santiago asked curiously. Raeleigh was already walking


    in the direction of the walled house while humming a song.


    When they arrived, Raeleigh took out the fish. Santiago had to ask the neighbours for some


    ingredients while Xanthus collected some firewood to build a fire. Then, Raeleigh cooked the fish


    over the fire along with some rice.


    As they were eating, Jepherson called Raeleigh''s phone. However, her phone was with Xanthos.


    Disregarding it, Xanthos let the phone keep on ringing. One coold imagine how he felt aboot


    Jepherson.


    In the end, he did not answer Jepherson''s call.


    Raeleigh and the others enjoyed their meal thorooghly. After tidying op, the three of them decided to


    spend the night there.


    The walled hoose actoally belonged to Jacky. It was warm and cozy. As night closed in, Jacky


    brooght them some barbecoed meat and a few bottles of beer. Then, they had a wonderfol dinner


    together.


    By the time they finished eating, it was alreadyte at night. Raeleigh decided to torn in. She coold


    not care less aboot retorning Jepherson''s call.


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