My Darling, My Dearest

Chapter 137

This time, Lea was also stunned into silence. Jack pretended to not have noticed their expressions and sat down beside Rachel.

After a few moments of hesitation, Lea almost leapt from her seat. She stared at Jack and Rachel and then pointed a finger. Stuttering, she said, "You two..." Jack calmly smiled.

He reached out and enveloped Rachel's hand in his.

Turning to look at Lea, he asked, "What's wrong with us?"

She couldn't believe what was happening right in front of her eyes. Lea glanced at Rachel. "What's wrong with you?"

"There is nothing wrong, Miss Ye. Why are you getting so emotional?" Jack asked instead. He did not wait for Rachel to respond. Instead, he replied for her.

Lea rubbed her forehead. She was overwhelmed with shock. Her yelling had caught the attention of some onlookers.

She lowered her voice and twisted her hand on the table. Her beautiful face looked ferocious. "I'm not asking you! Rachel! Tell me!"

Rachel's cheeks started to turn pink. She wished the earth would swallow her whole.

She tried to pull her hand out of Jack's grasp,

but failed.

She did not want to make a scene in front of everyone so she didn't try again. "Nothing... You..." She trailed off, unable to think of the right thing to say.

'What could I say? Don't be so surprised?

Don't be so scared?'

Nothing was making sense! If you found that your best friend was in a relationship with a man who was unfaithful, what could you really say? Nothing. You would just blow up.

Feeling like she would explode any minute, Lea picked up her bag to leave. "Jack, don't follow us. Rachel, come find me in ten minutes after you have had time to think. I want to know what's going on."

Rachel immediately pulled her hand out of Jack's once Lea had left.

She glared at him. "Why are you here?" she asked.

He seemed unfazed. "I remembered that I had to tell you something. So, I followed you here." Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

But, he did not add that when he had arrived, he had heard Lea asking Rachel that question. It had made him uncomfortable. Seeing that even she had avoided answering that question, he strode over to them without thinking twice.

Rachel hung her head low. She felt like she had been caught doing something bad. Shame and panic washed over her.

Nothing had even happened between her and Jack.

Why didn't she tell that to Lea? 'It was nothing.

Really.

We just kissed!' Rachel scolded herself for hesitating and not telling Lea the truth. She turned around to look at Jack.

Seeing the expression on her face, he asked, "Why do you look so pained? Are you afraid of Lea?

Why should we have to explain everything to her? We are a couple. You don't have to be so embarrassed," Jack said.

Hearing his words, Rachel felt a little frustrated. "We have already signed the divorce agreement."

"But it isn't final yet," Jack reminded her, grimly.

"Sooner or later, it will be," Rachel murmured.

Jack didn't respond, and only gave her a mocking smile.

Her mind struggled trying to make sense of everything. Rachel started to get up to go after Lea, but Jack held her in place.

She turned around and shot him a look. Ignoring her, Jack said, "Rachel, if you don't mind, let's give it a try."

When Rachel caught up with Lea and told her what Jack suggested, the shock made Lea jump. Hitting her head against the roof of the car, she yelped in pain. "Did he really say that?" she asked, lightly massaging her head.

"Yeah," Rachel muttered.

"Go to hell!" Lea screamed.

Noticing Rachel's silence, she asked, "What will you do? Are you going to go through with the divorce? What are you thinking? Say something!"

Rachel felt a little embarrassed. "Calm down, please."

"Calm down?" Lea repeated. She raised her eyebrows. "Then tell me what's wrong with you."

Rachel forced a smile on to her face. "It was just an accident." She did not want to say too much. She just gave Lea a sorrowful look.

Lea felt furious. It felt as if she was talking to a child. 'What the hell?' she thought.

'Has Rachel been entrapped by Jack?

But they have already signed the divorce agreement, haven't they?'

Lea was speechless. "What the hell is this? What about your divorce agreement?"

Rachel stammered, "This has nothing to do with the divorce agreement. I haven't given him an answer yet."

"What do you mean?" Lea asked coldly.

"Nothing."

Rachel didn't know what to say.

"Just say it."

Rachel sighed, "My mind is a mess. I can't make sense of anything."

She was surprised at not being repulsed by Jack's kiss.

After a few moments, Lea put her hand on

Rachel's shoulder. "Maybe you haven't dated enough men."

"It has nothing to do with how many men I have dated. At least, I don't think so. And, I interact with male patients around the hospital too."

"Are your patients the same as your man?" Lea was now desperate to persuade Rachel. "Do you know the kind of person Jack is? He is too clever! He's taking advantage of how gullible you are!"

Since Jack wasn't there, Lea was not afraid to badmouth him. "Rachel! Are you an idiot? Jack is a jerk and you know it. Why do you want to go back to him when it took so much strength to claw your way out of that hole in the first place?"

'How do I make her see how dangerous it is? Why is she acting so naive all of a sudden? She knows exactly the kind of person Jack is, then why is she thinking about this at all?'

Lea did not want Rachel to admit that she had feelings for Jack.

The more she thought about it, the more worried she got. Especially when she could see the war that was going on in Rachel's mind and heart.

She had never seen Rachel so confused and hesitant. 'She has always been indifferent towards Jack's actions, hasn't she? Is she going to go through with the divorce?

Does she still have a crush on Lucas?' Lea wondered.

Without waiting for Rachel to reply, she quickly added, "Let's do this." Rachel was taken aback as her best friend sprang into action. "I have a friend who flew in from abroad a couple of days ago. We should have lunch together tomorrow," Lea said.

"Okay. Fine."

They reentered the cafe and walked towards their table. Lea's presence sent a chill down Jack's spine.

The atmosphere inside felt a little tense. 'Has the air conditioner been turned down?' Jack deliberated, looking around. As soon as his gaze locked with Lea's, he was shocked by the look on her face.

His eyes moved towards Rachel, who was standing a little behind her best friend. "Shall we go back?" Jack asked.

"Where are you going?" Lea asked, instead. "She is not going anywhere!"

The corners of Jack's mouth curled up. "What is the matter, Miss Ye? Why are you so angry?"

To avoid a scene, Rachel moved to stand in between the two. "Jack, you can go. Lea and I have some things to work out."

Lea laughed, "Of course, you need to report to him whenever you go somewhere."

Hearing Lea's tone, Jack was sure he had done something to offend her. She was not acting like she usually did around him.

They had been polite to each other before. But now her attitude had turned hostile.

Without saying anything to Lea, Jack stood up.

"Okay, I am leaving now. Do not worry about the issue at the hospital. I will tell you when I know more," he said, looking at Rachel.

Rachel simply nodded, not daring to make eye contact. Her ears were turning red.

Noticing this, Lea glared at Jack. Firmly taking Rachel's hand, she started to drag her away.

Caught off guard, Rachel almost tripped. Reacting quickly, Jack held out his arms and saved her.

Lea turned around to see Jack clutching Rachel's wrist. Rage flared inside her. "Let go of her," she said through gritted teeth.

Jack quietly released Rachel. He watched the two walk out without turning back. He squinted slightly as darkness clouded his eyes.

The other customers in the cafe had probably already conjured up a drama of their own.

Still hanging on to Rachel's wrist, Lea pulled her angrily towards the car. "Get in," she said coldly.

Rachel dared not provoke her anymore so she quietly got in.

Lea slammed the door and walked to the other side of the car. Fastening her seat belt, she turned to Rachel. "I think we need to talk."

They both sat in silence as Lea sped towards her house.

Maybe Lea was still in shock. Rachel could not understand why her best friend was so angry with Jack. There was nothing going on between them. 'I guess her reaction is justified,' Rachel thought.

Lea still looked angry. Rachel thought she would explode by the time they arrived at her place.