Getting My Ex-wife Back

Raeleigh was being given a jab, closing her eyes in excruciating pain.

Rossie sat down opposite her and asked if she was still hurting, to which she nodded.

Rossie said, “The guys still haven’t returned yet. I think you have an idea what’s going on.”

Raeleigh shot her eyes open but shut them again a couple of seconds later.

Rossie continued, “My father-in-law and Uncle Hansen have come to an agreement. Since they aren’t back yet, we’ll have to take over their duties.”

Hearing that, Raeleigh looked over at Rossie. “What are you planning?”

“We would have to punish the kidnappers severely, but the problem is how do we ensure everyone’s safety. The Doyle family have made their move on us; if we don’t teach them a lesson, we, the Whalen and Richards family, will lose our place here in the Capital City.”

Raeleigh sat up painstakingly leaning on the bed frame, only clad scantily in a few bandages.

But her gaze was dull. Was it because she was in excruciating pain, or was she worn out? No one could be certain why. At that moment, Raeleigh looked like she was either half asleep or plotting something.

“They’re in the dark while we’re out in the open; catching them wouldn’t be easy.”

Rossie mocked, “Don’t think for a second I don’t know you’re plotting something. I just wonder if we’re thinking the same.”

“Scarlette, please fetch us a pen,” Raeleigh said, looking at Scarlette, who obliged. Raeleigh and Rossie each wrote a word in their palm, showing each other what they wrote.

Deanna hurriedly looked over at what Raeleigh wrote; it was ‘King’.

Rossie too. Baffled, Deanna asked, “What are you guys trying to say?”

“Nevermind that. Just tell Dad, Raeleigh said yes.”

Deanna did as told despite being befuddled. When she returned, Raeleigh asked her and Scarlette to leave the room, leaving only Raeleigh and Rossie inside. The girls discussed for more than an hour before Raeleigh came out dressed in sportswear.

Before heading out, Rossie gave Raeleigh a bottle of painkillers.

“This is the strongest tablet I’m giving you. Only one at a time, two only if the pain is excruciating. I have to consider my baby in my belly, so I have to stay. I’m putting this operation in your hands.”

Raeleigh fixed her shirt as she said, “Don’t worry. I’ll be fine.”

Raeleigh came downstairs wearing all black, even her shoes, looking as if she had completely healed. Jenna stood up and said, “No way I’m letting you do this.”

“Jenna, go get some rest.”

“I won’t. Do you guys think this is some child’s play? Raeleigh’s injured. Are all of you out of your minds? Those fiends kill without batting an eye. It’s not like you don’t know how dangerous it is now, so what are you trying to do?” Jenna roared.

Hannah also stood up and said to Rayan, “They are still children. How can you guys take this so lightly?”

“Hannah, we’re not. We’re in a crisis now. Since they have married people like Zorion, they know what’s in store for them. It’s been decided, and Rossie has agreed. Do you remember the first time she saw us? Have you forgotten how soft her eyes were?”

“She’s just a child.”

“She’s grown up.”

Rayan’s eyes turned cold as he said solemnly, “From now on, Rossie will be in charge of everything in the family until Zorion returns.”

Hansen didn’t say much; In actuality, he was also uneasy as well, so his tone was flat, “The Richards family will also be in Raeleigh’s hands now.”

“Are you crazy?” Jenna struck Hansen a few times in anger; it was the only time since forever she had hit him in front of outsiders.

Jenna started sobbing, boiling with rage.

Meanwhile, Raeleigh had reached the living room and in front of Jenna, murmuring, “Mom.”

Stumped, Jenna turned slowly, like a puppet, looking at Raeleigh, who said with a smile, “Will you come with me? I have something to tell you in private, but as a condition for me taking over the Richards family’s affairs, you must promise not to tell anyone, or I won’t tell you either.”

Jenna swallowed and said after a long time, “What do you want to say?”

“I’ll only tell you after I have your promise. It’s up to you now.” Raeleigh deliberately kept her in suspense. Jenna deliberated. Everyone was now on the same side; she wouldn’t be able to turn the tides herself but only go with the flow. But it wouldn’t be half bad if she could get a secret in return.

Jenna nodded and followed Raeleigh to a corner. Raeleigh pulled her phone out to show Jeanna some photos she kept hidden. Somewhat lost in thought, Jenna asked, “This is…”

“She’s Shaney, Shaney Richards. She’s three now.”

Jenna covered her mouth in disbelief as tears streamed down her face, looking at Raeleigh, “You… You’re… This isn’t a lie, is it?”

Smiling, Raeleigh said, “Does it look like it?”

Jenna shook her head stiffly. The others looked at the two far away; none could tell what was up, but it was definitely something upsetting.

“Mom, I don’t want anyone else to learn about her, not even Dad. Of course, I will introduce her when the time is right. Stuart has probably met her already. I want her out of harm’s reach, so the world cannot learn of her existence.”

“Her existence will not only stir the Doyle family but also others, including this one.”

Marissa immediately popped up in Jenna’s mind. That woman had long been hell-bent on her ways now; she would definitely hurt Shaney without hesitation.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Jenna heaved a long sigh as she patted her chest, trying to calm down. She would never allow anyone to hurt her beloved granddaughter, not even Marissa.

“Raeleigh, put your phone away.”

Jenna pushed Raeleigh’s hand but took the phone from her the next second, scrutinizing the cute little face before returning it to Raeleigh. Jenna pursed her lips, distraught. “It’s all my fault. My incompetence has brought so many misfortune. I’m so spineless, always listening to her. But don’t worry, Raeleigh, not anymore. I will protect you two; trust that I’ll keep this between us. I know what to do.”

Jenna was all jacked up now, returning to Hansen’s side. She had forgotten what Raeleigh was about to set out to do.

“What’s going on? Why did you cry but smile the next minute?” Befuddled, Hansen pressed Jenna.

But he was an eyesore to Jenna at the moment, so she shoved him away, saying, “Don’t touch me.”

“Excuse me?” Hansen glumed. What had Raeleigh said to Jenna? The hardest mole to catch was the one closest to you, and Hansen thought everyone around him was one.