My Darling, My Dearest

Chapter 406 Got Along With Each Other Quietly

Tracy took Jack's hand and walked into the yard. "I'm telling you, no matter what happens today, you must stay here and not go anywhere!"

Tracy dragged him back toward the yard hard, so Jack had no choice but to sit down on a stone bench. The girl sitting opposite him was no other than the cousin mentioned by Mr. Chen.

Scarlett stood up gracefully and held out her hand toward Jack with a smile. "Mr. Fu, I didn't expect to meet you again on such an occasion."

Hearing this, Tracy widened her eyes in surprise. "You have met each other before? Then, I don't have to introduce you anymore."

Scarlett smiled, "We met at a dinner last time, but Mr. Fu didn't seem to like me that much."

Scarlett's hand was frozen midair. Jack glanced at it coldly, having no intention of shaking her hand.

Scarlett didn't get annoyed. She kept this posture and looked at him quietly with a slight smile.

However, Tracy was anxiously watching this small exchange. She pinched Jack's immobile arm twice. Feeling awkward at her son's lack of reaction, she entreated the guest, "Scarlett, please sit down."

"Okay, Auntie, please take a seat, too." In a marked departure from her look the last time they met, Scarlett was dressed in a black dress and a mint green overcoat, which made the woman look less sexy and more elegant.

However, all of these had nothing to do with Jack. Just then, all he wanted to do was leave as soon as possible and go home to Rachel's side.

Scarlett poured a cup of tea for him and asked with a smile, "Mr. Fu, do you have some time this weekend? My uncle's golf course will open for business on Sundays. Perhaps we can play there together then."

"I will be occupied," Jack refused without hesitation. He did not notice the odd look that flashed in Scarlett's eyes.

He straightened his sleeves and added impatiently, "If you'd excuse me, I have certain matters to attend to." With those words, he stood up and turned his back to the two women.

Embarrassed by her son's rude exit, Tracy hurriedly comforted Scarlett and ran after Jack. When she caught up to him, she stood blocking his way and asked in an angry tone, "What is wrong with you? How could you be so disrespectful toward our guest?"

"Mother, don't do these useless things anymore," Jack responded with a helpless frown on his face.

"I'm doing the right thing!"

Earlier, her husband said she was putting her finger into another's pie. Now, Jack said she was doing useless things. Tracy couldn't bear it anymore. Embarrassed, she yelled at Jack, "You didn't see what you looked like before. Do you have any idea how distressing it was for me, your mother? That's why I want to introduce you to another girl. Isn't Scarlett a good girl?"

Jack was afraid that his mother would get emotional, so he said to appease her, "I know that you are doing this for my own good, but I don't need it now."

"Why?"

"She..." Jack stopped before he could say another word.

He suddenly remembered Rachel asking him not to his parents that she had come back.

Tracy stared at him, waiting for him to continue. She only saw a dazed expression on his face, so she prodded him after several moments, "She what?"

"It was nothing."

Jack recovered his senses and smiled, "Mom, I really have something to deal with. As for this Scarlett, forget it—I don't intend to give her any chances with me."

Scarlett clearly heard his last sentence. With her fists clenched, she glared at the direction he had left. 'I won't give up that easily,' she thought resentfully. 'I've gotten everything I've ever wanted since I was born, and I don't intend to stop now.'

Rachel had planned to have Lea and Rita stay over for dinner, but they had previously arranged to return to the Qin family house to have dinner with Henry's grandmother.

Rachel walked them to the door and watched them drive away. She was about to turn around and enter the house when she saw Jack parking the car on the roadside. Their gazes met and then withdrew, and both of them said nothing.

Julie came out carrying a bag of kitchen waste and was about to throw it into the trash bin outside when she saw them, wordlessly standing in front of each other. With one glance, she understood.

After living here these days, she had more or less known the relationship between Jack and Rachel.

She took a look at the box in Jack's hand and broke the awkward silence. "Sir, what did you buy? Cake?"

"Yes." Jack smiled. "I'll put it in the dining room. You can also have some later." Rachel bit her lip. She knew that his words were directed at Julie, but he bought the cake just because she was craving some. She mentioned it when Julie brought her a bowl of sweet soup.

In fact, she meant it more jokingly than anything, but Jack actually took it to heart.

Rachel was not a stone-hearted person. When Jack walked past her, she whispered, "Thank you."

Jack paused and replied in a low voice, "You're welcome."

The cake was bought from her favorite shop as their creations did not taste too sweet or too heavy on the fat. The only bad thing about it was that the store was located in a remote address, so a trip to get some cake usually took two hours to get there and drive back.

Therefore, no matter how much she liked their cakes in the past, she only allowed herself to go to that shop once per month.

Julie untied the ribbon holding the cake box together, sliced a small piece, and placed it on a plate in front of Rachel. She didn't forget to remind her, "Miss, you'd better not to eat too much. After all, cakes are high in sugar."

"Julie, I'm fine."

Rachel took a bite with a fork and savored the familiar taste. She sighed in satisfaction. Rachel might be a pregnant mother, but she was also a doctor. She knew her physical condition very well. However, Julie had grown so accustomed to nagging her about her health, so she had also grown used to listening to the other woman.

Jack changed his clothes and went downstairs. He caught sight of Rachel poking at the remainder of the cake on her plate. Her lips were pressed tightly together in dismay and reluctance.

He knew her well. In the past, when they had dinner at home, she would give him a certain look when food was left on the plate, so he usually ended up finishing everything.

This time was not an exception.

Before he knew what he was doing, Jack had already pulled the plate in front of him and finished the cake in two bites.

Pursing her lips, Rachel didn't say anything, but her face did not show the usual blank canvass. It was such a considerable progress for Jack that he felt reluctant to leave. The two of them sat quietly at the table.

The air around them was suddenly filled with an air of promise.

Julie finished her work and was about to go back to the kitchen to prepare dinner. When she saw the two of them, she took two steps back. She didn't have the heart to disturb them. Suddenly, a sharp ringtone broke the quiet atmosphere between the two.

Looking at the name on the screen, Rachel stood up and walked away from the table. She picked up the phone and asked, "What's up, Bill?"

"I bought some fruits for you. Aren't you at home?" Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

Standing still, Bill looked at the closed door and bent his head. In fact, one of Rachel's neighbors was kind enough to tell him her whereabouts.

At that time, Andy's attending doctor suddenly had free time. In the past few days, Bill had been actively involved Andy's treatment, so he temporarily forgot about Rachel until the first stage of treatment was finished the day before.

Today, he went to the store and bought some fresh fruits to bring her. He rang the doorbell for a long time, but no one came out to open the door.

If he remembered correctly, Rachel didn't have any classes scheduled today. Bill stood there lost in thought until the door of the apartment opposite opened and a silver-haired but vigorous elder lady came out.

She came over with a smile and said, "Young man, are you looking for the girl living here?" She pointed at Rachel's door.

Bill asked, "Yes, ma'am. Do you happen to know where she is right now?" The old lady said, "She hasn't come back since a man came to pick her up a few days ago. I heard the two of them talking at the door. That man seemed to be the father of her baby. Maybe she went back with him after they reconciled."

Bill instantly knew that she was talking about Jack.

Rachel went back with him. Bill knew it must be the truth, but he still didn't want to believe it. He took out his phone and dialed Rachel's number. He wanted to hear it from her.

After a moment's silence, Rachel lowered her eyes and said in a low voice, "Bill, I'm back here in Ninwell City. I probably won't go back there for a while, so..."

She paused and heard the sound of something falling on the floor on the other end of the line. She took a deep breath and said slowly, "Don't come to me again."

"Okay," Bill answered quickly and hung up the phone. He didn't mind letting her go if it would make her happy.

The screen of her phone automatically became dim. Looking at it, Rachel felt both sad and relieved. At least, she wouldn't be a stumbling block in Bill's future anymore.

Staring at her frail-looking back, Jack wanted to reach out to hug her. But when she started to turn around, he retracted his hand and smiled as if nothing happened.

Author's note

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Translator: Scarlett5555