My Darling, My Dearest

Chapter 441 Saw Through At One Glance

Rachel walked to the bedside. She put the pillow aside and smiled, "You're pregnant. Why are you still so angry? When I came in just now, I saw the grievance on Henry's face."

"Grievance?" Lea repeated in disbelief and curled her lips. Pretending to stretch her neck, she faced the door and asked in a loud voice, "How could a selfish person show his grievance?"

Rachel wasn't sure what to feel with that. Should she laugh or cry? She held her hand and said, "What did he do? How could he be selfish?"

"I just asked him something about Jack. He said it was your business and that I should stay out of it. Well, what are friends for? How can I just sit by and do nothing at this time?" Lea rambled angrily, only realizing that she might have crossed a line when she noticed Rachel's expression suddenly darkening.

She was remorseful for the slip up and it showed on her face. She smiled awkwardly and said, "Rachel, I just said it casually. Don't take it to heart."

Smiling lightly, Rachel reached for her bag and took out a box of chocolates. She gave it to Rita who was listening to them even though she couldn't understand what the adults were saying. She warmly looked at the child and told her, "Rita, go to your dad. I have something to tell your mom."

"Why? Can't I stay and listen?" She curiously looked at Rachel with her round eyes.

Rachel moved closer and stroked Rita's soft hair. "You can listen to it when you grow up. It's not the time yet."

"But when will I grow up?" Rita asked again, holding the box of chocolates tightly with her hands, still unwilling to go out.

Lea, who was growing anxious, raised her voice. "If you don't go out, you have to give the chocolates back to Rachel."

"Mommy is so aggressive." Sulking and pouting, Rita looked down at the chocolates in her hand seemingly still reluctant to leave. Finally, she turned around and went out obediently.

Rachel pulled a chair over and sat down. Taking the time to find the right words, she smoothed the hair on her forehead and slowly explained, "Lea, here's the thing. Jack and I don't see things the same way. We're different so can't be together anyway. You don't have to fight with Henry just because of me."

Lea moved to her side. "How can you be different? Why didn't you notice this right at the beginning?" "Maybe we made a mistake back then. But now we know that we are not suitable for each other. " Rachel looked calm on the outside but what she said made her heart twitch. Acknowledging the truth hurt and it felt as if the air around her had been drained all of a sudden.

"But..."

Before Lea could finish her words, the corners of Rachel's mouth curved slightly. Rachel steered the conversation to another topic. "As for you, I don't think you look well. Shouldn't you pay more attention to yourself?"

Speaking of her situation, Lea looked at her still flat belly and sighed slightly. "The doctor said that my condition isn't very stable. He insisted that I stay in the hospital for a few days, but I don't want to do that. I want to go home. The disinfectant here makes me uncomfortable."

Rachel probed for more information. "What did the doctor say?"

"The doctor said I can go home but I should go to the hospital the moment I feel uncomfortable.

Lea had to stay in the ward for the night, so Rachel kept her company and they chatted for a while. When it was about 8 p.m., Rachel realized she hadn't had dinner yet.

She stood up with a smile. "It's late. I'll go back first. Take care and have a good rest." Coming out of the ward, Rachel was about to hail a taxi home when she suddenly heard a familiar voice. It was coming from behind. "Aunt Rachel."

The voice continuously called for her attention.

Looking back, she saw a figure running towards her in the dark night. Rachel was a little surprised. "Gary? What are you doing here?"

Jimmy, who was following closely behind, smiled helplessly. "He had a meal at home and complained that his teeth hurt. I was worried that he got hurt in the fight this afternoon, so I took him to the hospital."

"So what did the doctor say?"

Gary rushed to explain before his father could say anything, "The doctor said I was just about to grow permanent teeth."

"Well that's a good thing. You're growing up." Rachel chuckled. Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

As soon as she finished speaking, someone came up to her side. It was a woman clad in plain clothes. "Miss, I'm sorry to disturb you. I just want to ask if you know how to get to the neurosurgery department?"

Rachel pointed at the second building in front of her. "Walk there and enter the blue door at the front. You can find a nurse there who can help you." "Okay, thank you so much," the woman said gratefully. Her attention was diverted to Gary who was also looking at her. Smiling fondly, she asked again, "Is this your son? He's a handsome boy."

'Your son...'

Hearing those words made Rachel and Jimmy embarrassed. Gary, in a childish voice, clarified for all of them. "Ma'am, you misunderstand. This is my aunt Rachel, she's not my mom."

"Oh, sorry. I misunderstood." The woman, also embarrassed at the situation, waved her hand and walked straight forward.

That sentence still echoed in Rachel's ears, but at the same time, it also rang alarm bells for her. She was always with Jimmy and his son and even though she didn't feel anything for them in her heart, it wasn't like that in the eyes of strangers. It was easy to misunderstand.

Just as the elderly lady observed.

If she were single, Rachel honestly wouldn't mind but that was not the case. Her marriage with Jack was not over and she was actually afraid that Jack would use it as a bargaining chip to threaten her. He might use it to keep the baby in her belly for the Fu family.

After a moment, Jimmy broke the silence. "Rachel, are you going home now? Come, let me drive you home." But just in time, a taxi stopped in front of them. The driver rolled the window down and shouted, "Is there anyone who wants to take a taxi? I'll even give you a twenty percent off discount before I'm off."

So Rachel took this chance to wave at him and indicate that she wanted a ride. She smiled and looked at Jimmy. "It's too troublesome for you to drive me home. I can just take this taxi."

"Okay, see you then." Jimmy smiled faintly albeit a little disappointed.

Gary pulled his finger to get his attention. "Dad, can Aunt Rachel be my mother?"

Jimmy didn't answer. Instead, he rubbed his hair with a bitter smile.

Rachel didn't feel any hunger for the whole night but it finally hit her when she got home. She went to the kitchen and made a simple bowl of noodles for herself. Julie came out of her room just as Rachel finished putting the food on the table.

Seeing that she had just sat down with chopsticks, Julie couldn't help but feel shocked. "Miss, you haven't had dinner yet?"

"No, it's my night snack. I'm feeling little hungry now," Rachel answered vaguely and drank a bowl of hot soup. That first sip made her feel much better.

While she was eating, she watched Julie go back to her room. She was holding a package when she got back. "After you went out this afternoon, a package was delivered for you."

"Do you know who sent it?" Rachel took a piece of tissue and wiped her mouth. She then took the box from Julie and shook it twice. It was very light and almost weightless.

She put it on the table before looking for a small knife. She cut the tape on the edge and saw a pajama lying inside once she opened it fully. Finally taking it out of the box, she realized it was a lace nightdress. A sexy and transparent nightdress.

Rachel put it back in the box with a confused expression. She couldn't understand why someone would give that to her.

Julie covered her mouth and laughed happily. "Miss, Mr. Jack must have gifted it to you."

'Could it really be him?'

Frowning, Rachel didn't answer. Her relationship with Jack had been so bad for a long time now. How could he still do something like this? As if that was not enough, her big belly wasn't even considered. The size was simply not suitable for her right now.

She felt that it was most likely sent to the wrong person.

She felt like he meant to give it to another woman. She returned the box to Julie and said, "Put it away. Maybe someone will come to take it back tomorrow."

The next morning, Rachel heard the sound of a break from the yard when she went downstairs. After a while, Jack came in and asked in a deep voice, "Julie, where is my package?"

He glanced at Rachel and smiled. Then coldly, he asked, "Did you take it thinking that it was yours?"

But Rachel didn't reply. She lowered her head and began organizing the things she would send to Lea.

Hearing the commotion, Julie went to her room and brought out the box. She explained hurriedly, "The courier sent it here yesterday. I thought it was for Miss Shen so I opened it."

Hearing that she took the blame, Rachel looked at her with gratitude. Julie saved her.

"Since you already opened it, forget it. Just throw it away."

Rachel couldn't help but sneer when she heard his words. "Jack, you're not young anymore. It's about time you stop doing such boring and childish things."

It was like something shifted. Her words made the air a little stiff.

Rachel picked up her bag and walked away without looking back.

Jack's face suddenly grew dim. He threw the box angrily. He actually bought this pajama on purpose just to irritate Rachel.

His heart became full of resentment when he saw her standing next to Jimmy. He didn't know what was going on. All he knew was he was so mad that he became irrational. He couldn't think straight so he did such a thing! But what made him more embarrassed was that Rachel saw through his actions.

Julie was startled. She looked at the destroyed box with her eyes wide open in shock.

After signing in for duty and informing her colleagues, Rachel went to Lea's ward. Lea ordered Henry to pack up while leaning against the bed. She scolded him from time to time, but he didn't argue back. He just continued on gathering their things instead of defending himself.

Author's note

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Translator: Scarlett5555