A Moment in Destiny
Chapter 935 The Shivers

As the door swung open, Mrs. Baxter saw the two people by the bed; Rae's face looked ill but Reuben didn't seem off. In fact, when he saw her enter, he even let out a slight smile and said in a polite manner, "Auntie, we're off now, Rae and I have some business to discuss regarding something from seven years ago, can you give us ten minutes!"

Perhaps she was too fearful that her daughter would never marry, Mrs. Baxter felt relieved that such a man took an interest to her daughter, so she smiled and nodded, "No problem, no problem, you two take all the time you need! Even 20 minutes is fine, we'll just wait outside!"

Mrs. Baxter finished talking and just turned around to leave, she didn't even pay attention to Rae.

"Hey!" Rae shouted, "Mom, I've got nothing to talk to him about!"

"That's not true! Seven years ago, you two had a misunderstanding; let Reuben tell you about it, you'll probably remember it, Rae. Besides, you haven't had a boyfriend all these years, weren't you waiting for Reuben? Don't be coy, mom knows what's best for you!" Mrs. Baxter said and, without even waiting, headed out and shut the door!

Rae's eyes grew wide; just what kind of mother was she? She completely lacked any sense, leaving her daughter with a man, alone, together. If these were ancient times, it'd be enough to hang them both! Reuben found her puzzled expression as adorable as always. He looked at her and smiled, "Come now, even your mother's smitten by me!"

How could this man be so shameless, so... childish?

Rae couldn't believe just how foolish men could be; Reuben was like this, and Marcel was even more so.

They might look like male role models, but they had a kind heart!

Fine then!

She'd just pretend that her mouth was bit by a rabid dog today, save the need for a rabies shot!

But she really felt sorry for Marcel and Ophelia!

Just what the heck was going on?

Rae stared blankly at Reuben and said, "Mr. James, all the kissing and hitting are done and over with; if you have something to say, hurry up and say it!" "Seven years ago, you betrayed me!" Reuben opened his mouth and accused her.

Rae was startled, but she didn't have much doubts about his words.

Her past life must have been quite hectic.

Reuben suddenly added, "But I'm sure you had your reasons! After all, you were only 18!"

Rae looked down, then back up, "I really don't remember a thing. Whatever you have to say, I have no way to refute. All I can say is, I've got no feelings for you, and I won't marry you!"

"Is it because of Ophelia?" Reuben asked.

Rae shook her head, "Even if she wasn't around, I wouldn't!"

"Then it must be because of Marcel!" Reuben continued, "If I told him that you were my fiancée, and that we were together seven years ago, and that you lost your virginity to me, do you think he'd still want you?"

Rae's face was suddenly drained of all colors.

This despicable man!

Marcel would probably throw a fit!

From spending time together, Rae could tell Marcel was a stingy and proud man; there was no way he'd accept his woman doing anything behind his back!

What's more, he'd definitely want to break up!

Even if she wasn't the real Rae, even if it was their first time having sex together, Marcel would definitely have his doubts.

Suddenly, Rae's cell rang, starting her. She took it out and said nothing; the caller was Boss!

It was Marcel calling!

Before she could react, Reuben took her phone, and said in a playful tone, "Boss? This must be Marcel, right? He's your boss, and the two of you are staying together! I'd like to see just what he'd think if he found out we are together right now??"

"Hey!" Rae shouted, "Give me back my phone!"

However, Reuben picked up the call and replied, "Hey, hello!"

Who knew what Marcel said on the other end! Reuben then said, "Rae's next to me; do you want to talk to her?"

Rae scrambled over fervently from the bed.

Reuben then loudly spoke into the phone, "Rae, be careful, what if you fall off the bed?"

Rae felt as though a knife drove through her heart!

She finally got her phone back; it felt like a hot potato in her hands. This man was deliberately trying to give Marcel a misunderstanding!

She carefully answered the phone, "Hello!"

At first, the other side was silent; then it was the sound of heavy breathing, as though it was a chilling tone from hell.

"Rae! Don't tell me you haven't come to work because you're off fooling with men!"

The reply was full of irony and malicious intent, and instantly made the hair on her back stand.

Rae opened her mouth took quickly, tearing the corner a bit, but then took in a breath; she knew Marcel probably misunderstood and quickly explained, "I've got a bit of issue back home, so I need to take a leave, I'll be in the office in the afternoon!"

"And who did you notify to take a leave? You're out of bounds!"

Marcel must furious because Reuben answered the call!

Rae quickly added, "I'll make up the absence form when I go in this afternoon!"

Marcel said nothing, just hung up abruptly

Rae hung up the phone; she was in no mood to pay any mind to Reuben, but as she headed for the door, Reuben grabbed her by the wrist, "I'll tell you all about us!"

"I don't want to hear it!" She snapped.

"Seven years ago, you were with me, but then you betrayed me, and we broke up. I haven't searched for you since. I was in America when you called me and said you missed me. I could hear that you were drunk, so I hung up, then you never called me again. Our last call was five years ago, when you called to say you loved me and me only!" Rae, I brutally used and abused you, and then we never contacted again. Don't you remember?" Reuben asked as he still held onto her wrist.

Rae was still rather stung by these words, but how should she reply?

That was what the real Rae did, it had nothing to do with her.

How should she reply?

She shook her head, "And it's all in the past, so why are you doing all this?"

Reuben said, "During our last call, I was already together with Ophelia! That night, I was with her, but we were only together for mutual interests, nothing else!"

Rae slowly shifted her gaze over to Reuben's face, and looked at the pained expression in his eyes.

At this moment, she could believe that he was still trapped by love!

However, she'd encountered too many cases of people retracting what their confessions, she couldn't tell truth from fiction anymore.

She pulled her hand back and headed for the door.

Reuben could only say, "I get it, you need some time and space; we'll talk again!" Reuben didn't grab her this time.

Rae headed downstairs, only to see the dining table filled with food.

Leonard and Mrs. Baxter were waiting at the sofa for Rae and Reuben to have dinner.

When the two of them came down the stairs, with Rae in a foul mood and even a hint of blood by the corner of her mouth, Mrs. Baxter's expression was full of confusion, and she looked over at Reuben for

answers.

Reuben took a look at Rae, then let out a huge smile; he reached over and wiped the blood. This touch chilled Rae to the bone, but he instead said, "Sorry, got carried away this time; I'll be gentler next time!" Rae pulled her entire body back to avoid him.

What next time?

This man was devious, constantly causing misconceptions.

But Rae knew trying to explain was futile, so she said nothing. She was used to the loneliness she felt in this family. She also couldn't let her father and Mrs. Baxter know too much; she was still uncertain as to their attitudes. She felt Mr. Baxter still had reservations, but Mrs. Baxter already approved of Reuben.

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Leonard looked at her; he appeared inattentive, but he already saw through everything.

Mrs. Baxter, on the other hand, didn't realize a thing; she thought the couple was just playing around. She giggled, to which Leonard rolled his eyes.

Mrs. Baxter rolled her eyes back at him. Just what kind of father was he; his daughter was already 25 years old, and he didn't even worry about her getting married! She was like any normal mother, hoping their daughter would marry off to a nice man soon. There was nothing inherently wrong about this.

However, she neglected the fact that Rae didn't want to marry.

Leonard threw another glare at her, then said to Rae, "Worry later, let's eat first!"

Reuben rushed over to sit beside Rae.

Rae could hardly eat anything at the dining table; everything was bland like wax.

Leonard cut through the silence, "So, Reuben, how's your father doing?"

Reuben replied, "He's been quite busy!"

"Busy with what?" Leonard asked a seemingly unintentional, casual question, then followed with, "Oh, a while ago, I read in the papers an article about YS Club; seems like a woman died there, just what happened?"

This question froze Rae in place as well; she had meant to ask as well, but Reuben wouldn't answer. Now, in an off-handed manner, Leonard asked Reuben, and an elder, it would be rude for Reuben not to

answer.

Reuben quickly glanced around, then smiled and said, "It's my father's lover's debt; as for the details, I haven't a clue either!"

Rae was shocked; Reuben sure replied in a nonchalant manner, stating it was his father's lover. No matter how anyone looked at it, having a lover is his father's shameful deed, yet he told his son. But no one was clear on the details, not even Reuben. It surprised Rae even more for Reuben to so casually say all this.

She looked to Reuben, who appeared to be in thought. But when he met her gaze, he smiled at her and said, "Actually, Rae already knows what the cops have ruled; as for the cause of death, not even the forensics have told us yet, so we'd have to ask Rae to find out!"☐☐☐☐☐

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