Chapter 19 No Smoke Without Fire
Moonhaze Band had gained worldwide popularity.
Their music, known for its rhythmic and dynamic quality, was famous. The explosive DJ beats were like a raging torrent, stirring every nerve within the listeners.
Previously, Raylee was utterly engrossed in the band, unable to extricate herself,
The year she topped the entire grade in the middle school exams, Samuel even invited the entire band back to his home just to perform for her alone.
There were countless memories, all of them beautiful.
However, the moment she was unceremoniously thrown into prison, she was completely cut off from all the beautiful things in the world
During her ordeal of torment and abuse, the demons who tortured her would play band music to supposedly enhance the mood and atmosphere.
As she was engulfed in agony, their songs echoed in her ears like a death knell
How could she have still liked it?
Vera’s brows instantly furrowed.
“My darling, it’s okay if you don’t like it. But I believe this band was specifically hired by Casimir, wasn’t it? He had Samuel send me a message just yesterday, insisting that you must attend his birthday banquet. I completely forgot about it. My memory’s been so unreliable. I’ve always had this feeling that he’s interested in you.”
“Grandma, I don’t want to go anywhere else I just want to stay at the hospital with you.”
Kaylee lay obediently on her grandmother’s lap, basking in the quiet and relaxing moment.
The chilblains on her hands were unbearably painful. After her grandmother had fallen asleep, Raylee made her way to the outpatient building to seek a doctor’s help for some chilblain ointment.
Emerging from the pharmacy, she was surprised to see two unexpected visitors.
They were Samuel and Casimir.
Both of them were bruised, their faces a patchwork of blue and red. As they walked side by side, they glared at each other, each refusing to back down.
Even from several meters away, Raylee could discern a strong sense of hostility.
Are they at odds?
She couldn’t help but feel gloomy
From what she understood, the bond between the two buddies was quite strong, and their families also collaborated in business.
What had caused such a huge conflict?
At that moment…..
Harriet and Waverly rushed in from outside, still donned in their party attire, evidently having just attended a birthday banquet.
Waverly approached Samuel, explaining through her tears, “Samuel, things aren’t as you imagine them to be-”
Visibly infuriated, Samuel interjected, “I saw it with my own eyes. Are you still denying it? Do you think I’m a fool or blind?”
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In his herce determination to protect his sister, he sternly warned Casimir, “You’ve crossed the point of no return with my sister. If you don’t marry her. I’ll have your head!”
With a deep hum, Casimir chose not to explain anything.
He took into consideration Waverly’s dignity and chose not to reveal the truth. He could only suffer in silence
As for Waverly, she was too embarrassed to speak out for fear of losing face.
And so, it was only natural for Samuel to assume that Casimir and Waverly had become involved with each other.
As Raylee observed this scene, she finally had a realization.
It turns out that Casimir had an intimate encounter with Waverly at the birthday banquet, which was unexpectedly discovered by Samuel, leading to a fight.
She scoffed inwardly.
Samuel is incredibly overbearing. His protective instincts toward his sister knew no bounds, and he didn’t bother to assess the situation. Is it so unusual for such things to happen between an engaged complet
In this fast–paced society where love is often rushed, it isn’t uncommon for prople to becosse intimately involved shortly after meeting, let alone thee who are engaged,
Moreover, Casimir is really something else.
If he’s going to throw a birthday party, then do it properly.
How could he do that to Waverly?
Raylee treated it as a bit of entertainment. After watching, she simply turned and left without any intention of making her presence known.
Despite her efforts to avoid being noticed, Harriet caught a glimpse of her figure. Without missing a beat, she immediately gave chase.
“Ray–Ray, can I have a chat with you?”
“What do you want to chat about?” Raylee looked at her, her face devoid of any expression.
“Could you perhaps keep your distance from Casimir? Your sister’s had a hard life since she was little. I’m begging you. Don’t fight her for Casimir.”
“Mrs. Goodridge, what makes you think I haven’t kept my distance from Casimir?”
“I’ve heard all about it. Casimir went to Lorimer Estate to take you home and even invited you to his birthday banquet. There’s no smoke without fire. Unless… it was you who-”
Kaylee interrupted coldly, saying, “Are you implying that I seduced him?”
“Ray–Ray, there are plenty of good men out there. Your grandma will help you find one, and so will I. It doesn’t necessarily have to be Casimir,”“”
Harriet let out a deep sigh, her words laced with a subtle hint of warning.
“Mrs. Goodridge, if you’re worried about me buzzing around, then perhaps she should consider buying a chain to secure your future son–in–law“”
Growing tired of the pointless chatter, Raylee turned around and walked away.
She couldn’t understand why Casimir and Waverly couldn’t resist getting intimate during the birthday banquet.
Their relationship must be pretty solid, right?
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It because I seem easy to bully, so they’ll step on me whenever they feel like it?
Three days later. Vera was insistent on being discharged from the hospital.
Kaylee accompanied her back to Goodridge Manor.
Finished
From her childhood to adulthood, she would regularly spend some time staying at Goodridge Manor with her grandmother.
Every brick and tile and every blade of grass and tree there were filled with a sense of familiarity to her.
Returning to the room she once lived in, Raylee had a good sleep that night.
This was the first full sleep she had after getting out of prison. She felt content, and her mood had somewhat improved.
Unexpectedly, at noon, the tranquility of Goodridge Manor was shattered by the arrival of the Goodridge family members.
Aside from Alaric, everyone else had arrived.
Waverly presented a gift, diligently offering it to Raylee, trying to please her as she said, “Raylee, you went to Lorimer Estate on behalf of Samuel to apologize, perfectly resolving the conflict. I’ve bought you a present as a special thank you.”
“Thank you” Raylee said flatly, placing the gift on the table beside her.
-Raylee, aren’t you going to take a look? It’s a necklace. The pendant is even in the shape of a four–leaf clover, your favorite.”
“Necklace?” Raylee scoffed.
“Have you forgotten? I ended up in jail because I stole a necklace. Do you think I’d be interested in a gift like this? Are you trying to disgust me?”
Raylee deliberately emphasized the word “stole” and didn’t give Waverly a pleasant look.
Waverly’s eyes instantly reddened. “Raylee, I didn’t mean to upset you. Samuel mentioned that you have a fondness for clover jewelry, so I painstakingly chose this four–leaf clover necklace for you”
Samuel’s face was ashen, and he interjected impatiently, “I was the one who helped Waverly in choosing this necklace. If you want to blame someone, blame me, then! Also, when I was choosing the necklace, I simply forgot about that incident from four years ago. Do you really have to be so sarcastic about it? Here we are, all cheerful and happy, but you just have to bring up the past and spoil the mood for everyone. Does that make you happy? Is that it?”
A trace of sorrow swept past Raylee’s eyes
Samuel is truly protective of his sister, huh?
In the past, he had always protected her in the same way. No one was allowed to bully her. He would fight anyone for her.
Now, after having a different sister, he simply cast her aside.
No matter what she said or did, it was always wrong…
“What’s all the commotion!” Vera emerged from her room, leaning on her walking stick.
Kaylee didn’t want to dampen everyone’s spirits, least of all her grandmother’s. So, she decided to change the subject, saying, “Grandma, we were discussing what dishes the housekeeper should cook later.”
