บททั้งหมดของ Jilted Heiress Strikes Back: บทที่ 61 - บทที่ 70

Raina huddled beneath a pile of branches, her fever getting worse by the minute. At first, she could still stay awake, forcing herself not to fall asleep, but eventually, she lost control. In her delirium, her foot slipped, and she suddenly fell from the tree!Startled awake mid-fall, she instinctively reached out and managed to grab hold of a thick tree branch. It stopped her from plummeting to the ground, but the smaller twigs scratched and pierced her hands. Her palms were quickly covered in blood.The pain brought her back to her senses, if only slightly. Looking around, she was surrounded by pitch-black darkness—no light at all. Just as she’d expected, no one had come looking for her. She had known, deep down, that no one would. Still, that truth didn’t stop the bitter ache in her chest. A deep, crushing sense of despair welled up inside her.She was just a child then, and she had finally reached her limit. Hanging there from the tree, her small body shaking, she couldn’t hold it

Sora’s smile faltered for a moment, then her laughter suddenly turned sharp and wild, completely losing her composure. Tears streamed down her face as she bit her teeth and yelled resentfully, “It’s always like this! Always! For her, you always choose to hurt me!! Reid, what you’re doing… it really breaks my heart, but do you think now, marriage is something you can just decide to have or not have whenever you want?!”As she spoke, she suddenly stepped right up to Reid’s face. Her hands, seemingly delicate and boneless, gripped his shoulders tightly. At that moment, it was hard to tell if she wanted to embrace him or crush his bones.Her face twisted into confusion, the smile slowly turning savage and distorted, full of jealousy and fury. She shouted, “Reid, you’re far too naive! Our families’ marriage alliance has already been publicly announced—everyone knows I’m going to marry into the Watkins family. What do you think people will say if you back out now? What will they think of yo

Briar slowly lifted his head, finally daring to meet Raina’s gaze.Raina didn’t look at him. Her hand dropped again, and she started tapping restlessly on the priceless tea set. After a while, with no response from Briar, she frowned and said in a pitiful tone, “Trouble you, huh? Senior, it’s just a quick check-up, helping me confirm something. Please, Senior.”After that, she picked up the cup of tea Briar had poured earlier, took a sip, and said lightly, “It’s not that great, really. They all taste about the same. I don’t understand why you and Teacher like this stuff so much.”Briar’s lips twitched. He stared at Raina silently for a long moment before finally asking, “You came here just for that?”Raina leaned a little closer and smiled, “Then, what else do you think it is?”Since Raina hadn’t brought up the ginger soup, Briar naturally didn’t mention it either.But that matter hung between them like a tiny thorn. Briar was a deep thinker, so the less Raina said about it, the more

A few minutes later.Raina stood with her hands on her hips, smiling brightly at Leif. On the cutting board in front of her lay a chaotic pile of cabbage pieces—cut all sorts of uneven sizes and shapes.Leif: “...”Seeing his indifferent expression, Raina gave his back a playful smack, wearing a face full of anticipation for praise, and laughed out loud, “So, Mr. Vexley, how’s my knife work? Pretty good, right? Awesome?”Leif glanced at her and gave a thumbs-up, “Very good, excellent…”Raina burst out laughing, “Of course! I knew my knife skills were great, really awesome, hahaha…”Seeing her so happy, Leif didn’t bother with the messy pile of cabbage anymore. After a moment’s thought, he put the cabbage into the pot and began cooking.Soon, a few simple homemade dishes were set on the table. Leif sent Gale’s to his bedroom and then came downstairs.Raina lazily grabbed her spoon and said with some surprise, “You’re not upstairs keeping Gale company?”Leif sat down opposite her, his v

Wexford LaneAfter dinner, Leif cleared the dishes while Raina helped out. The two worked together quite smoothly. Once finished, they went upstairs together to check on Gale.Gale lay obediently in bed, his complexion looking much better.Raina took his pulse and said, “He’s still stable for now. What about the medicine? Did you give it to him?”Leif replied, “Not yet, I’m going to get it.”Raina turned to him, slightly frowning. “Why haven’t you given it yet? Didn’t I tell you to feed him on time? You…”Leif lowered his head innocently, unusually silent this time. Raina caught herself midway and realized her tone had been a bit harsh.What was she even doing?She wasn’t Gale’s mother, so how could she be so quick to scold his father?And with that expression, that attitude—anyone who didn’t know might have thought she was his mother.Fortunately, Leif didn’t seem to notice and, without another word, said, “I’ll go get the medicine.”Raina felt a little guilty and quickly waved her h