Refusing to Remarry: Mr. Hawthorne, You Are Out-Chapter 125: Why Can’t He Let Her Go?

As soon as the words were spoken, the sound of the disconnection came from the other end of the phone.

Candace Ford was quite satisfied with this.

With a cold smile, a glint of frost appeared in her eyes.

Her life wasn’t easy; no one else should expect it to be easy either!

Lily Sinclair would definitely go find Raine tonight, while she had to check on the situation with that old hag from the Hawthorne Family.

How could she have been drugged and still be so lively?

Could the person have given her fake medicine?

Pondering this, Candace quickly turned and left.

Since it’s confirmed that Jonas Hawthorne is at the company, she doesn’t need to worry.

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Just as Candace expected, Lily Sinclair went to the Sinclair Family’s old house that evening.

William Jennings took his daughter and son-in-law to meet old friends, leaving Raine in low spirits, curled up on the sofa watching TV alone.

The hottest suspense drama at the moment, starring Nathan Jacobs, who was Raine’s idol.

Despite that, she wasn’t paying attention at all.

The words Jonas Hawthorne said during the day and the kiss beneath the sycamore tree...

Every frame flashed incessantly before her eyes.

She couldn’t shake it off, couldn’t forget it.

She had finally made up her mind to say goodbye to him, finally set aside the hatred in her heart, so why wouldn’t he let go of her?

Continuing to entangle like this, what was the point?

As Lily Sinclair was led into the living room by a servant, she saw a forlorn Raine on the sofa...

"What’s wrong with Cousin?" she asked, unable to hold back her surprise.

The servant sighed, "Miss Raine has been sitting dazed for two hours, barely touched her dinner, her face is pale. Miss Lily, please persuade her. Miss Raine is always delighted when you come to visit!"

Hearing this final remark, Lily’s heart inexplicably tightened.

Yes, they grew up together, both sisters and best friends. Her cousin had always been good to her, but now...

Taking a deep breath, Lily managed to smile and said, "Go ask the kitchen to prepare something she loves to eat, I’ll talk to her."

The servant cheerfully left, muttering continuously, "Great, Miss Lily is here, Miss Raine will surely want to eat now!"

After the servant left, Lily walked forward two steps.

She first glanced at what was playing on TV, then walked over to Raine, a smile already on her face.

"Sis, watching your favorite Nathan Jacobs and not paying attention, why are you daydreaming here alone?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Raine was startled back to reality, and upon seeing Lily, a warm smile naturally appeared on her lips, "Lil’ Lily, why are you here?"

As she spoke, she stretched lazily.

Maintaining the same posture for too long, her body had become a bit numb!

Seeing her cousin’s lazy yet comfortable demeanor, Lily’s chaotic thoughts were cast to the winds, as she snuggled next to her like a little kitten.

"Sis, I heard from the servant that you’re feeling upset?"

"Well..." Raine hugged her, reaching out to touch her fine, soft hair, "Everyone needs time to adjust their emotions, it’s normal, don’t you worry."

"Mhm." Lily obediently nodded, "You’ve been amazing and outstanding since we were little."

She had always admired Raine growing up, feeling her cousin was perfect, much like a celestial maiden.

She had to study many things for a long time to grasp even a bit, but her cousin only needed one look to emulate it perfectly.

When they were children, their uncle invited a world-renowned pianist to teach them piano. Both girls were novice players, yet her cousin just watched the performance once and quickly memorized the finger movements, smoothly playing a segment...

Everyone in the family applauded her cousin, praising her intelligence and talent.

Meanwhile, she hid behind her mother, clueless about how to make the black-and-white giant produce sound.

Wherever her cousin was, she felt both envious and inferior.

But she loved this sister deeply, always willing to circle around her.

If not for Leon Grant’s appearance, perhaps Lily would have remained a loyal follower by Raine’s side for a lifetime?

But fate had other plans.

With Leon in the picture, the sisters might never return to how things were...

"Sis, I saw the news, did Leon Grant propose to you?"

Lily pondered for a while before asking hesitantly.

"Mhm." Raine’s elegant brows slightly furrowed, not denying it.

"Did you accept?" Lily asked again.

Even though she saw her cousin nod at the hospital that day...

She still couldn’t give up and wanted to confirm.

Raine fell silent.

She was merely acting, deliberately showing it to Jonas Hawthorne.

Was the news supposed to get out?

Leon even admitted to it...

Now she was stuck in a difficult position.

Little did she know her struggle and silence became an unspoken answer in Lily’s eyes.

With a faint bitterness in her heart, Lily didn’t notice her voice was slightly choked when she spoke again, "You’re... really together?"

"How could that be?" Raine retorted, looking helpless, "We’re merely in a collaborative relationship. It’s just..."

"And just what?" Lily questioned further.

Raine wanted to say something but thought it over, realizing even speaking out wouldn’t change anything, so she waved it off, "Forget it, it’s nothing major anyway."

Seeing this, Lily was even more curious, probing, "If Cousin truly likes Leon Grant, why not give it a try with him... I think he really likes Cousin too."

Prior to coming, Lily hadn’t expected to say such a thing.

By the time the words left her mouth, she realized that from the moment she met Candace Ford, her heart had already betrayed her beloved sister.

Just like now.

She was unintentionally probing her cousin’s relationship with Leon while outwardly feigning innocence.

Even she didn’t realize the dark side within herself...

Raine didn’t know what her sister was thinking, only smiling, "There’s nothing between me and him, it’s just a temporary measure. By the way, why are you suddenly concerned about him?"

Caught off guard, a sudden unnaturalness flickered across Lily’s face, "I... I just happened to see the news."

"Really? Let me see what the news says? These reporters are really idle!"

As she spoke, Raine went to check her phone.

Intending to see what the reporters wrote about her and Leon Grant, she instead found the top ten trending topics were dominated by the Hawthorne Group—

[Hawthorne Group faces unprecedented crisis? By today’s market close, stock price plummets by ten percent!]

[Negative news engulfs Hawthorne Group’s Sect Leader! Actually committing adultery during marriage? Mistress is an ex-girlfriend?]

[Another incident with Hawthorne Group’s new energy sector? Battery explosion causes three deaths and one injury?]

[Jonas Hawthorne appears at explosion scene to console the injured...]

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