My Darling, My Dearest

In the end, the two men were taken out of the place. Seeing this, their wives hurried after them in panic.

It wasn't until they were out of sight that Jonathan finally saw Rachel standing by the door. Her glassy eyes stared at him in a daze. She was still trying to process what the other men were saying. With a tinge of panic written all over his face, Jonathan walked up to her and squatted down. "You're awake," he noted.

She quickly avoided his outstretched hand as if it had been drenched in poison.

Although she was still young, she understood what the men were trying to say. Jonathan blinked in astonishment at the sight of her flinching under his touch.

He tried to smile. "What's wrong?

Did you hear their nonsense?" This time, his voice sounded much farther away. Rachel squinted her eyes as she tried to follow the sound of the voice.

"Rachel!" Jack finally shook her out of her dream. When Rachel finally opened her eyes, she could feel tears sliding down her cheeks. At that point, she looked like a child who had been bullied as her innocent and confused gaze turned to him.

"What's wrong?

Did you have a nightmare?"

"I don't know," she stuttered out. Her voice was hoarse.

Jack's thumb slid down her face, wiping away the tears. "You were crying."

"Was I?" Embarrassed, she wiped her face.

Rachel turned around and buried her head in his arms. She focused on his heartbeat, trying to calm herself. She looked like a puppy trying to seek some shelter. Jack wrapped his arms around her.

He rubbed his chin against Rachel's soft hair and patted her on the back. It was as if he was comforting a child.

He didn't ask about her nightmare, wanting nothing more but for her to relax and go back to sleep. There was no need for her to relieve those awful thoughts.

Rachel sighed softly, resting in his arms for a while. It took a few more seconds before she finally fell asleep. When she woke up, they were still in the same position. The sound of Jack's slow heartbeat sounded in her ears, and she snuggled closer against his touch.

Jack woke up at her movement. He kissed her on the forehead, muttered sweet words, before closing his eyes again.

They were warm against each other's arms. With a smile, Rachel raised her head and kissed him on the cheek.

She saw just how much Jack had changed in the few weeks.

Back then, she still wasn't sure as to whether she should trust him or not. Now, she was certain that she would live her entire life with him.

Although she had already woken up, she still didn't want to part from his warm arms. Without another word, she leaned against his chest and slept just for a while as she tried to cherish his hold. However, even if she did felt at peace, she couldn't help but think of the dream she just had. He said her parents' death was caused by the Fu family.

At the thought, she shook her head and forced the thoughts away.

The Fu family had already helped her a lot during these past few years. In fact, at this point she was certain that they were good people.

She knew them enough to say that.

Besides, at this point, she couldn't even differentiate her dreams from memories. It wouldn't be good to assume given her condition.

They stayed in bed for a long time before Jack finally woke up.

"Help me shave my beard?" he whispered, knowing that she was awake.

She nodded, and they got out of bed. It was the first time that Rachel had done such a thing.

She held Jack's head carefully, not knowing where to start.

Her hands shook under his gaze.

Jack didn't seem fazed as he smiled at her. "Don't worry."

Rachel giggled, frowning. "So, where do I start?"

"Start along my chin first and then..."

He told her what to do like a teacher instructing his student.

Jack wasn't the slightest bit uncomfortable as he sat on the stool. He raised his chin high enough and stayed that way, just so Rachel didn't have to move around a lot. Sweat beaded down her forehead as Rachel followed his words. She was afraid that she'd mess up.

Once she was done, Jack wiped the remaining foam around the sides of his face as Rachel sighed. "You know, it's really not that easy," she said.

A smile slid into his lips. "You have to practice more."

Rachel pretended that she didn't get his point. She peered at the side of the mirror and touched her chin. "Why is that? I don't have a beard." Jack snorted, flicking her some water.

She screamed. "I helped you shave your beard, and this is how you treat me," she protested.

Jack rubbed his smooth jaw thoughtfully. "You're right."

"Ass!" she cursed.

With a cunning look flashing in his eyes, he smirked. "It's all my fault. Tell me, how can I pay you back?"

Like a silly rabbit, she found herself jumping into his trap. "I'll think about it."

He grinned wider. "You should like it."

Rachel furrowed her eyebrows. She was about to ask him what he meant when he pressed his lips against hers.

It was then that she understood what he meant.

'That bastard! Who said that I would like this?'

Her face reddened.

She wanted to punch him in the face, but instead, she found her arms encircling his waist.

While they were enjoying themselves, the phone interrupted their silence.

With a snicker, he pulled away. "Well? Do you like it?" he asked flirtatiously.

Rachel covered her face with her hands. Pouting, she punched him on the shoulder. "Let go of me. My phone's ringing."

She quickly stepped out of the bathroom and answered her phone. It was Lea.

She glanced at her watch. "Crap," she murmured.

As expected, she was met with Lea's complaints once she answered the phone. "Where have you been? I called you several times!"

Rachel rubbed the back of her neck sheepishly. "I was in the bathroom just now, so I didn't hear the phone ringing."

Lea snorted. "Was Jack in the bathroom as well? Henry tried calling him earlier but he didn't answer either."

Thinking of what had happened, she answered uneasily, "I don't know..." She turned to look at the clock. "We kind of overslept."

She was supposed to meet up with Lea for breakfast at eight.

It was around ten now.

Lea didn't blame her at all. She shrugged and laughed. "It's fine.

We kind of overslept too."

Rachel burst into laughter.

"How about having some lunch then? I can cook for you at home."

Rachel could hear a weak voice from the other end of the line saying, "Remember to take your antidote with you..."

"Shut up, Henry! Go away!" Lea turned back to her phone. "I'll be waiting for you."

After hanging up the phone, Lea rolled up her sleeves. "What the hell did you just say?"

Henry stretched out his arms and wrapped them around her waist. "You got fatter..." he whispered. She gritted her teeth. "Do you want me to break up with you?" "We're already married."

"Then we're getting a divorce,"

she snapped, walking away.

Lea didn't cook by herself. Actually, Henry was the one who ordered the dishes online and asked them to be delivered to their home.

He bought a small villa that was near Lea's home.

They had already bought all the furniture they needed, so they moved in immediately.

The reason for their immediate moving was because of his father being furious with him.

In fact, he didn't allow him to come back home for the next few days.

Lea explained secretly, "Actually, his father only did that so Henry's grandmother will feel sorry for him."

Rachel furrowed her eyebrows.

Lea added, "Yesterday back in the ward, he was so angry that he almost put a knife on Alice's neck.

I obviously didn't get myself into that. I just watched it happen." In fact, she was only putting it mildly. The scene was actually more complex than any of them had imagined.

Henry's father was incredibly manipulative.

He kicked Henry out of the house so that his mother would feel sorry for Henry.

However, she still doted on Alice more.

Due to this, his father must soothe her in an effort for her to side with them.

Although the old lady favored her daughter, it would be inevitable for her to feel sorry for her own grandson.

Seeing as he couldn't go against his mother directly,

he decided to go around this with his own cunningness.

Besides,

he also did this to win Lea's father's sympathy toward Henry.

They still didn't inform her father about what had happened between Lea and Alice. They just said Lea went out to meet Henry.

Lea's father was furious that he forbade his daughter from entering his house.

This was why Henry's father kicked him out too. This time, they would have an excuse to be together.

-Author's note

Goose

Translator: Scarlett5555