Jepherson and Raeleigh exchanged nces, but neither of them spoke. Geraldine looked at Raeleigh and said, “You look like a smart girl, my child, and this is not something we should drag on. On the one hand,you have the marriage certificate, so you’re his legitimate wife; on the other, he likes you. This is not something anyone can change.”


    “The question is whether you like him or not and if you’re willing to sacrifice a little for him.”


    Raeleigh thought for a moment and said with a smile, “No, not at all.”


    Jepherson raised his eyebrows and looked at the woman beside him. She sure had it in her!


    “Look at you,look what kind of a wife you got yourself. She’s not willing to do anything for you. To put it bluntly, she married you for your money. And you, you’re still following her wholeheartedly. How stupid are you?” Marissa was furious; she couldn’t care less if the matter wasn’t urgent.


    Jepherson sped his hands behind his back and followed behind like a married man. Afraid that Marissa would flip, Jenna hurriedly sat next to her and eased her. “Mom, take a breath. We’ll see what they have to sayter.”


    Marissa held Jenna’s hand. “Jenna, I know you’re obedient and sensible, but you must have a stand.”


    Jenna looked down at her held hand and said, “I know.”


    Relieved, Marissa turned to look at Jepherson and Raeleigh.


    Raeleigh looked at Geraldine, who then smiled and said, “Let me ask you, why would you marry him when you don’t love him?”


    “I know very well if I love him or not; I don’t think there’s a need for me to answer you. We will always be there for each other. It’s that simple.”


    “To put it simply, I have the talent, intelligence, and appearance. Even if I don’t look for Jepherson or people like the Richards family, I think I won’t fall too far behind.”


    “Do you still want…”


    “Grandma, don’t talk about Raeleigh like that.” Jepherson immediately cut her off before Marissa could finish her words. Marissa’s face turned pale from anger, and Jenna was busy consoling her.


    Then, Raeleigh said, “I’ve already put my heart into this rtionship. If any of you told me he was engaged earlier or announced it to the public before even I appeared, or that your granddaughter was already in a rtionship with him, I wouldn’t be so shameless as to be his mistress.”


    “But you’re obviously here after we had started a rtionship and even have the audacity to wreck our rtionship outright. Not only that, you brought your family to bully me. Let me ask you this then, do you really think that with some money and status you can be above thew and be unreasonable?”N?velDrama.Org owns all content.


    “If your answer is yes, would it mean that even if he and I have started a family, you would still poke your noses into our life? Does it mean that even after ten, twenty years, as long as somebody in your family fancies him, I would have to give him to you on a silver tter?”


    “What do you think I am? What do you think Jepherson is?”


    “What do you think the Richards family is?”


    “Don’t you think you’ve gone too far?”


    Raeleigh said all the words Trevor did not say.Indirectly, she scolded the Doyle family for being shameless.


    Actually, there was more, but Raeleigh just hadn’t said it out.


    Deep down, Geraldine was boiling with rage, but she did not let it show and smiled, all peaceful instead. “We, the Doyle family, are never like that. Marissa and I thought alike; we’ve long wanted for our children to be together. However, because they are young, and we’re not in a rush, but who would have thought you’de into the picture?”


    “I know very well that every young one will experience puppy love, but at this age, it’s better to be practical.”


    “I also understand the anger you have of being robbed of the rtionship you’ve poured your heart and soul into. But…”


    “Look at how Ste is now. s…”


    Geraldine sighed. “Ste saw Jerry as her older brother growing up. Of course, she didn’t dare express her feelings for him despite her love for him.”


    “However, ever since she lost her legs, she had felt extremely inferior. She would often weep, and now, all she wants is to marry Jerry.”


    “It pains us, adults, to see her like this, but there’s nothing we can do.”


    “If there’s anything that can bring Ste back to life, I believe it will be Jerry.”


    “I don’t have any other intentionsing here today but only to negotiate for Ste to marry into the family, even if she is given a measly status.”


    “All I’m asking is for Ste to be able to see Jerry so that she has the will to get better.”


    “Could you pity me, an old woman, who already has one foot in her grave, my child?”


    “Ste is now handicapped. Can she give the Richards family even a child? No, don’t you think?”


    “Even if she wants to, I would disagree. Don’t you understand?”


    “What do you say?”Geraldine asked Raeleigh.


    She questioned back, “Then why do you still ask Jepherson to marry her?”


    “How rude of you!How can you treat our guests like this?!” As soon as Raeleigh finished her words,Marissa immediately flew into a rage and picked a bone with her. However, Raeleigh didn’t talk back, nor would she start a fight with Marissa. Trevor was very pleased with this at the very least.


    Raeleigh turned back to Geraldine, waiting for her answer. After a while, Geraldine said, “See it as finding Ste a good home. Actually, I don’t think Ste is suitable for Jerry, but I trust Jerry’s character; he wouldn’t treat her ill. All I ask for is that Ste will still live afortable life after I die.”


    Raeleigh looked at Geraldine. Easier said than done. Why should she believe her words?


    “So?”


    Raeleigh pressed on. Although she could ignore Marissa, she looked at others with disdain, the kind that was even more enraging.


    Geraldine was unhappy about Raeleigh from the bottom of her heart, but she could do nothing but endure it.


    The more so, the more she wanted Ste to marry Jepherson. Only then will there be a day she could see Raeleigh miserable.


    “Pity us, will you?Let Ste be a mistress. If she does any wrong in the future, I hope you can forgive her and take good care of her.”


    Seeing that Geraldine had put things that way,Marissa added,“No way,we can’t mistreat Ste like this.”


    “Oh, everybody knows Ste’s hell-bent on this; we’re just ying along with her. We’re not here to discuss marriage, don’t you understand? We only want to stop Ste from having suicidal thoughts.”


    Geraldine held Marissa’s hand tightly, and Marissa did the same. “I’ve failed you and Ste.”


    “What are you talking about? It is our family’s fault in this matter; we wouldn’t havee to you if there was any other way.”Marissa was utterly moved and looked at Raeleigh. “Are you still going to refuse?”


    Raeleigh thought for a moment and said, “Let’s make it clear. If she does something she shouldn’t have, I won’t let the matter slide easily. Also, since she’s onlying to the Richards family for refuge, the two of us can’t live under the same roof.”


    “You’re being outrageous.” Marissa came at her in anger, thinking this girl was already rebelling before she was married into the family; wouldn’t it only be worse if she did?


    Seeing Marissa was furious, Jepherson immediately said, “Raeleigh’s timid. Don’t scare her.”


    Marissa was so angry that she couldn’t breathe.


    Trevor snorted coldly and said, “I don’t think there’s anyone more courageous than her.Any more timid, she’s going to turn the house upside down.”