Getting My Ex-wife Back

Jepherson emerged from Santiago’s room the next morning, but she didn’t come out with him.

Deanna stared at Santiago’s room from downstairs and recalled Raeleigh spent the night there, but how was it that Jepherson came out from that room too? Had Raeleigh retreated to her room?

“Jepherson, where’s Raeleigh?”

Only Deanna Whalen would be idiotic enough to ask boldly what no one would. Jepherson inadvertently glanced at her and said, “Raeleigh’s still sleeping; she’s tired. I’ve contacted some neurology experts; they’ll come over in a few days. Please help me entertain them. I need to leave for a meeting.”

“You’re leaving for a meeting? How do you still have the mood to do that? Aren’t you supposed to go to the Doyle family? Zorion said Capital City has been in a state of chaos lately. A lot of people from far and wide are gathering here. They’re probably here to come at you, so…”

“Come at me?”

No sooner had Jepherson quirked his eyebrows than Deanna clarified, “Okay, okay, not you but us. They probably came because of what Raeleigh did; she’s knee-deep in trouble now.”

“She’s in trouble? I wouldn’t be so sure. We wouldn’t have done anything if they didn’t start the fire. The fault’s not on us; if they hadn’t crossed the line, Raeleigh wouldn’t have taken action. I haven’t even given them a piece of my mind.” Jepherson had already changed when he came down. As he was leaving, he asked Hadrian to bring his coat over. Hadrian and Scarlett didn’t follow Jepherson this trip out. Curious, Deanna asked them where Jepherson was heading only to learn it was the government office, which baffled Deanna, asking Scarlette, “What for?”

“It’s said that the government is holding a representative meeting. Crevor was one of them. Now that he’s dead, it’s natural for them to be gathered to discuss the matter. Among them are Mr. Jepherson, Jacky, Zorion, and Colston.”

With that, Scarlette walked away. Deanna turned to her parents and asked, “Mom, Dad, why am I not on the list?”

Speechless at his daughter’s question, Rayan retorted, “Did you apply for it?”

“I need to apply for it?” Deanna sat down and asked. Rayan said, “Not entirely. Some were selected because of their outstanding performances in their respective businesses. You won’t get it if I go deeper. Cedric and Heitor are coming; watch after your kids and don’t let them run around as they please. This is the Richards Group Manor; it won’t do good if they get themselves into trouble.”

“But I won’t be able to look after them and Raeleigh at the same time. Or… we can ask Scarlette to lend me a hand.”

With that said, Deanna turned to look at Scarlette, who had headed upstairs. Hurriedly, Scarlette rejected, “Oh, no, don’t look at me; I’m not good with kids.”Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

And she walked away. Deanna then sullenly went to the gates to wait for her children. Rossie stood up, wanting to follow her out, but Deanna said, “Don’t even bother. I don’t like you following me. I can’t believe my dad lectured me yesterday, but you’re completely fine.”

Rossie, on the other hand, wasn’t upset at Deanna’s rant, staring at her. She missed the twins as well after a few days of separation.

Deanna waited for two hours, but the twins still hadn’t shown up. Growing anxious, she called the chauffeur.

Seeing that the call wasn’t answered, Rossie’s face turned grim and headed outside, Deanna following right behind. Seeing the streets empty, Rossie immediately called Rayan.

Rayan found it odd as well, but he didn’t put too much thought into it. It had been so long, after all, he was certain no one would try to offend the Whalen family.

“What’s the matter?”

“The twins are missing; they’re nowhere near in sight. We also can’t get through to the chauffeur.”

Taking a breather, Rayan felt a dull pain in his head and rubbed his temple. “Come back first.”

“Okay.”

With that, Rossie dragged Deanna back, who wouldn’t stop asking what was wrong. Worried that Deanna would run out herself, Rossie had a death grip on her hand as they returned to Green Jade Garden. As soon as they entered, someone immediately went to Deanna and locked her up in a room.

Knowing something horrible was up, her hands began shaking. Unexpectedly she didn’t kick up a fuss but called Jacky.

Hearing Deanna’s words, Jacky comforted, “Don’t cry; it’ll only make things worse. Show them you’re unaffected, got it?”

Typical Deanna; no matter how unpleasant the situation was, she’d do as she was told, especially if it was from Jacky.

She immediately wiped her tears away and promised Jacky she’d stop.

Jacky said, “They’ll be fine. I’ll guarantee that our babies will be fine. Just wait for the call.”

“I can’t go anywhere, can I?”

“Not necessarily. Go to Raeleigh and listen to her. Do exactly as she says. I can’t leave now; the cameras are on me. Jepherson and your brother are here too, and so are Colston, someone from the Doyle family, and some other respectable people.”

“Deanna, I trust that you are smart. No matter what happens, you should know that only by protecting yourself can you protect our children.”

“Raeleigh must have a way; remember to listen to her.”

“But I’m locked up; I can’t get out.”

“I’ll call Raeleigh and ask her to let you out. Also, tell Rossie not to call Zorion. He adores Cedric and Heitor the most; he’ll definitely lose his cool.”

Deanna hurriedly agreed and hung up the phone. She immediately wiped her tears away, not letting everyone worry.

But at this time, Hannah had already fainted from crying.

Rayan seemed to have aged in a heartbeat.

Sitting on the side, Hansen was thinking of a solution. He didn’t dare make a move at this time, worried that worse befell the twins.

On the other hand, Jenna sat aside and sobbed.

Trevor had also received the news. Marissa was lying in bed, looking like she was about to meet the grim reaper, yet no one spared her even a visit. However, Trevor didn’t bring it up with anyone; he alone was enough to accompany her.

Although Rossie had crossed the line saying what she did, Trevor understood where her tirade came from. They had done the despicable when they were younger, and Rossie’s approach was justifiable.

“I need to head out for a moment. Get some rest.”

Trevor got up and headed for the door, planning to check on the situation in Green Jade Garden. Marissa looked at his retreating back and didn’t say anything, nor did she want to. She had had enough of the people around her and only wanted some peace and quiet; she no longer wanted to care, even if the sky was falling.

After coming out, Trevor ordered a couple of servants to keep an eye on Marissa.

With decades of marriage, Trevor knew Marissa like the back of his hand. Everything would still be fine if she made a fuss, but her silence would only raise red flags.

Walking out of Ink Garden, Trevor still wished Marissa would return to the woman she once was, but he no longer held even a slither of hope.