Dear Sweetheart novel

“Our family is the exception. Don’t overthink it!”

Jefferson replied, “That won’t do. I have made a list and asked Ringo to pick up the items at the mall. He should be

back soon. I’m just afraid your mother will dislike me and won’t approve of our marriage.”

“Ugh, you’re really…” Rayna did not know what to say, so she decided to let him have his way.

“When are you returning to Jetroina?”

“I’m not returning, but Ringo will be returning after a few days. Since there’s work at the company here, I’ll stay

here and accompany you. Then, we will leave together.” Jefferson peeled a grape for her.

Rayna hummed in acknowledgment. “Let’s go and pick out our rings in the afternoon after we eat.”

Jefferson’s fingers brushed across her face, and his eyes twinkled with joy.

“Okay.”

“Lunch is ready.” Linda brought out a bowl of soup from the kitchen, interrupting their intimate moment.

Rayna pulled Jefferson to the dining room to have lunch.

She scooped a bowl of soup for Jefferson. “Mom made this soup. It’s really delicious. Try it!”

Jefferson had a few sips and praised Linda with a smile. “It’s scrumptious. I realize you inherited your excellent

cooking skills from Ms. Linda today.”

Rayna elbowed Jefferson and scoffed. “Hey! You can praise my mother without making fun of me! I might not bring

you over in the future. Then, you won’t get to taste my mother’s cooking anymore!”

“Fine, fine. It’s my fault. I shouldn’t have said this.”

Linda, who was sitting opposite them, watched them bicker with each other.

There was always a smile on Jefferson. It was as if all he could see was Rayna.

Afraid that Rayna’s hair would fall into the soup, he used a scrunchy to tie it up.

Every move of his was gentle.

Linda watched their interactions. It’s good if Rayna marries a man like this.

After lunch, Rayna helped Linda clear the table.

Linda glanced at her and realized Rayna’s stomach was slightly rounder than usual. She immediately came to a

realization and pulled Rayna to a corner. “Belle, a-are you pregnant?”

Rayna did not hide the truth since Linda found out. “Yes, I am.”

“How many months?”

“A little over five months.”

Linda stared at Rayna’s stomach for a long moment. She did not know how to react to this news. “Who’s the

father?”

“I already brought my boyfriend here. Who do you think the father is?” With that, Rayna turned around and opened

the tap to wash the utensils and plates before continuing, “I’m only pregnant. You don’t need to freak out.”

“Let me do it. Stop doing the dishes, as dishwashing liquid is harmful to your hands. You shouldn’t touch it since

you’re pregnant.”

Rayna frowned. “This won’t hurt the baby. Don’t freak out, Mom.”

“You don’t need to do so many chores at home. It’s not as if I can’t wash them.” Linda washed the plates and

asked, “Are you getting married because you’re pregnant?”

“No, I really want to marry him.”

Linda looked at her stomach and grumbled, “Then, why did you not tell me about such a big matter? You won’t tell

me if I didn’t notice it, right?”

Rayna could feel a headache coming. “I’m just afraid you’ll be concerned about me, so I decided not to tell you. You

also seem to be very busy with your store.”

“My grandchild is far more important to me than the store. Why don’t you apply for leave and come back so I can

look after you? It will be simpler for me to manage your nutrition.”

Rayna remained silent.

“Oh, right. Belle, how many children are you having? Have you gone to the hospital for regular check-ups?”

Rayna did not reply to her.

She couldn’t stand Linda bombarding her with questions and slipped out of the kitchen. She took her belongings

and urged Jefferson to leave.

“What happened? Ringo isn’t here yet,” Jefferson asked.

Rayna wore her shoes and pushed open the door. “Mom found out I’m pregnant. She’s nagging at me, and I can’t

stand it anymore. Let’s go. You can let Ringo send the items up here later.”

“Okay.”

Rayna had put on her jacket and was about to leave the house when she noticed the woman walking over to her.

Her expression froze over.

“Rayna, you’re back?” Sandy greeted Rayna.

Rayna nodded. “Mrs. Verlice.”

Sandy raised the basket in her hand. “A business partner from the company has given us a box of crabs. There are

not enough people at home to finish it, so I brought some for your mother to make dishes.”

At this moment, Jefferson also wore his shoes and walked out of the house. He immediately noticed Sandy.

When Sandy saw Jefferson, the smile on her face faded slightly.

Jefferson didn’t pay attention to who Rayna was talking to, so he was surprised when he saw Sandy.

He felt discomfort in his chest as he recalled his previous conversation with her.

Rayna felt the change in atmosphere and immediately grabbed Jefferson’s hand. “Mrs. Verlice, you can go in. We

have something else to do first, so we will be leaving first.”

Sandy stood rooted to the spot, and her gaze fell on Rayna’s and Jefferson’s intertwined arms. “Are you guys

dating?”

Rayna could not just ignore her and leave without responding to her.

Therefore, she grabbed Jefferson’s arm tightly and nodded lightly. “Yes. We’re about to get married.”

“Get married?” Sandy repeated Rayna’s words before mustering a smile. “Then, I have to congratulate you guys.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Verlice.”

After saying that, she left with Jefferson quickly.

She heaved a sigh of relief after entering the elevator.

Sandy was looking at Jefferson strangely just now, so Rayna was afraid Sandy would say some hateful words that

would hurt Jefferson.

“Shall we go to the mall to choose our rings?” Rayna asked.

When she turned around, she noticed that Jefferson was in a daze. He did not seem to have heard what she was

saying, so she gave him a light pat. “Jefferson?”

Jefferson instantly jolted back to his senses and asked her softly, “What’s the matter?”

“I’m asking where you want to go and choose our rings.”

Jefferson smiled. “It’s up to you. We will go to the place you like.”

Rayna knew he was forcing a smile and felt sorry for him. She locked her fingers with his and uttered, “Don’t think

about the past. Let bygones be bygones. You won’t be lonely in the future.”

“I’m not overthinking. I’m just—” Jefferson swallowed and did not know what to say.

He only felt resentful.

He was aware Sandy had returned to the Faymon residence and that Curtis did not frequent the Faymon residence.

However, since Curtis did not chase her out of the residence, it meant that he acknowledged her as his mother.

Although she gave birth to Jefferson, she hated and did not acknowledge him as her son because of his father. She

only saw Curtis as her son.

He did not understand why he had to live with such unfair treatment.

Rayna held Jefferson’s face and forced him to look at her. “Look at me. Am I pretty?”

“Of course. You’re gorgeous.”

Rayna gave him a kiss and grinned. “That’s it. Aren’t you satisfied having such a gorgeous wife who is spending the

rest of her life with you?”

Jefferson’s discomfort in his chest dissipated as he looked at Rayna’s smile.

That’s right. I already have her. That’s enough.

Jefferson smiled back at her and kissed her hand. He touched her chubby hands. “Yes, I’m satisfied. If we buy the

rings now, won’t your ring get stuck on your finger once you gain weight from your pregnancy?”

Rayna glared at him. “What do you mean by this? Are you not going to buy the rings? I can keep the ring when I

gain weight and wear it after giving birth.”