My Darling, My Dearest

Chapter 28

Pursing her lips, Rachel didn't want to have anything to do with Jack, especially when it would compromise her safety.

However, things were out of her control and this made her depressed. "We have to think of a solution, right? Can you guarantee my safety if he sends someone to follow me again? I don't think paying attention is enough."

Jack and Michael fell silent. What Rachel said was right. They didn't know Hiram that well. But there was one thing they were sure of—Hiram was so narrow- minded that he would do anything to retaliate.

For now, Jack was able to temporarily solve the problem, for Hiram couldn't stop him from leaving. However, before he left, Hiram had said, "Mrs. Fu looks very interesting. If you have time, let's have tea together. Don't forget to bring her with you."

What Hiram said alerted Jack. He knew that there was an underlying meaning beneath those words. He just couldn't point out what exactly they meant. Were they a threat or a mock?

Since Jack felt that there was a meaning behind Hiram's words, he thought it would be better to warn Rachel. But her question made him think.

After a while, he offered, "I'll arrange two bodyguards to go with you."

Controlling herself not to rub her forehead, she ■3

refused at once. "There's no need for bodyguards. Just find out the root of the trouble and solve it. If that happens, I will be grateful."

"Okay," Jack flatly replied.

Then, Jack drove Rachel home. After she got out of the car, Michael transferred to the passenger seat. He thoughtfully said, "Hiram should not dare lay his hands on Rachel in public."

"We really need to be alert. What if that guy hires someone to do his dirty deed?"

Teasing Jack, Michael replied smilingly, "Since you're worried, why don't you protect her yourself?"

Jack glanced at him coldly. But Michael wasn't afraid of him. Urging Jack, Michael continued, "She is your wife. If anything happens to her, what will you tell your father?"

"I'll arrange for more bodyguards to protect

her."

"Tsk, tsk, tsk! How can you be so ruthless! Would you sit still if it was Celine being threatened like this?"

With eyes flashing, Jack impatiently said, "They're different."

With that answer, Michael kept silent for a while. Then, curling his lips, he suddenly uttered, "I really don't know what's so good about Celine. Rachel is far better than her."

Jack knew that Michael disliked Celine. Before, he occasionally expressed his opinion of her. But lately, Michael complained a lot.

With his relationship to the two, one being his ■3

buddy and the other being his woman, Jack was now in a dilemma on how to deal with them.

"Celine is just a little willful She's not that bad."

As the saying went, "Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder." Even if there were more shortcomings on the part of that woman, Jack couldn't see them. When Michael heard that, he pulled a long face and said, "How many years do you plan to be a monk?"

All of a sudden, different emotions flashed in Jack's eyes. He felt his heart being stabbed several times. The speed of his driving turned slower and slower.

Then, his handsome face gradually became cold. "How did you know this?"

For Celine's sake, he didn't touch any woman. Anyone who learned about it would think it was unbelievable since it was Jack. Others might even think that he was a man loyal to his woman.

However, he didn't want this to be known by the outsiders.

Otherwise, he would lose face.

Although Jack was willing to do it because of his love for Celine, he couldn't bear anyone else knowing this matter.

This was like an announcement telling everyone that he was unable to deal with his woman. As a man, he couldn't endure this kind of speculation.

In his understanding, no one else knew anything about the intimate affairs between him and Celine. So, when Michael mentioned this, Jack ■3

felt betrayed and humiliated.

"How did you know?" Jack questioned him. He knew in his heart that it was just between him and Celine. And, he never told anyone else. How could Michael know about it?

The answer was so obvious. It was right in his face.

Seeing Jack's face darkening, Michael realized that he had said something wrong. He didn't answer anymore. Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

When Jack saw a parking lot, he slowed down and finally stopped. He was determined to ask Michael about it.

Rubbing his chin with his index finger, Michael regretted mentioning it. Jack, on the other hand, was so angry. Michael could see it in his cold narrowed eyes and tightened jaw.

"Just tell me, where did you hear that?"

Actually, Jack was angry because Celine told others about their private matters. But Michael was confused with Jack's sudden change that he thought Jack was angry with him.

Immediately, Michael blurted, "Alright, alright! Stop acting like this. Rest assured, I won't talk about your relationship with Celine anymore. Okay? There's no need to stop here. Drive me home now."

Sighing, Jack said, "Look, I don't blame you at all. I just want to know where you heard that."

Understanding what he meant, Michael thought for a while. Then, hesitatingly, he asked, "Are you saying that this was confidential?" ■3

"Of course!" Jack's face became very gloomy. Who would spread anything about their sex life? He gave so much importance to their privacy, but he never thought that the woman he loved would cross the line.

'Who spread it? Where did I hear it?' Judging from Jack's expression, Michael learned that he didn't know people already knew it a long time ago.

For the love of his life, Jack lived a monk's life, which became Celine's asset to show off.

That was what Michael thought. Women always competed with each other and tended to show off.

Stretching his legs, Michael sighed and explained, "My last girlfriend told me that. Many women know this. And, Celine is very proud of it."

Face darkening even more, Jack curled his lips in mockery and echoed, "Proud?!"

Looking at the falling rain splashing on the windshield, Michael pursed his lips. "I really don't think Celine is a good woman. She's so troublesome. I think you better end your relationship as soon as possible."

With a gloomy face, Jack leaned on the back of his seat and said, "I know what I'm doing."

However, as soon as Michael started talking, he wouldn't stop. "Think, how long do you think she can wait for you?"

Celine was the woman Jack loved the most. He felt guilty for keeping his marriage a secret from her at the beginning. He was willing to marry Celine after divorcing Rachel and was so sincere about it. ■3

But his father didn't allow him to break up with Rachel. Since then, Jack treated Celine much better by tolerating her tantrums, especially after the girl learned of his marriage. He knew she was upset, so he was more patient and understanding.

Moreover, he was thinking of a way to make Rachel be willing to divorce him without his parents' meddling.

However, people's patience had a limit. Both of them were waiting for the right time. The more restless Celine became, the more troubles she made. Considering those as tortures, Jack was slowly losing his patience.

Right at the moment, Jack felt as if fire and ice were crushing his heart. He became more agitated after hearing Michael's question. With wrinkled forehead, Jack seriously said, "I will solve the problem. Don't worry anymore with what happened between us."

'Did Jack just ask me to shut up?' Michael became irritated. He waved his hand and said, "Okay, you better handle that."

Completely immersed in the darkness, Jack kept silent and pursed his lips.

When Rachel arrived home, the first thing she did was take a shower to wash off the smell of smoke and alcohol on her body. That was the only way for her to feel totally refreshed.

Nobody thought that somebody would follow her and that such a bad thing would happen to her in the bar.

When Rachel thought about it, she felt her head ■3

ache. After washing up, she helped herself with a warm water and sat on the sofa in the living room.

Remembering Lea, Rachel called her. Lea immediately answered the phone when she saw Rachel's name flashing on her phone.

"Are you home now?"

"Yes, I am." Drinking the glass of warm water in her hand, the water ran down her throat and made her feel more comfortable.

"Are you alright? Why is Jack looking for you?"

Putting the glass on the table, Rachel explained everything that happened in the bar. She never hid anything from Lea.

Rachel told Lea that she met a guy who had a grudge against Jack. Then, he led her upstairs to talk. Not long after, Jack appeared and rescued her.

A few seconds of silence had passed at the other end of the line. Then, Lea yelled, "What did you say?! You were abducted! You didn't tell me that?!" Lea's screams became louder and louder.

Rachel was almost deaf.