"Raeleigh thought he was on crack. The most unfortunate thing in her life was to have met Jepherson. Were it not for him, would she have been such a pushover?"

"I appreciate your kindness, Mr. Richards. Even if I want help, I'd ask my husband, Austin, and not you."

"Jepherson's face sank, and he kissed Raeleigh on her lips before continuing to work, surprisingly not upset. Stumped by the kiss, she stood up and sat back down."

The workload was now less heavy with Jepherson's help.

"It was indeed a burden, given that she could barely do anything with only one good hand."

"Thanks to Jepherson, she could at least...