Dear Sweetheart

Chapter 710

Chapter 710 My Guess Is The Soil

While saying that, Rayna glanced at Cassidy who stood at the door. “Your family's a prestigious family involved in traditional medicine. You've seen all kinds of strange herbs and even unknown ones that can be used as medicine. I'm sure you're aware that the Serekos' form is unusual.”

Cassidy turned around to look at Rayna when she heard that.

Meanwhile, Rayna continued, “The Serekos never left this house. Instead, they remained here. Obviously, there's something that's attracting them. My guess is the soil. The flowers in the courtyard are bigger than usual and brightly colored. This has something to do with the soil, too.” As she spoke, she put down the glass of water. “There are three possibilities as to why Fernando's helping Mr. Zeller with the research. One, he's doing it to help you. Two, he's protecting you. Three, it's a combination of both possibilities.”

“You...” Cassidy slowly clenched her fists that hung by her sides.

Noticing Curtis was approaching the room, Rayna said softly, “I can give you some time. Give me your answer when you've thought about it.”

When she finished her sentence, Curtis' deep voice rang out at the door, “What are you two talking about?”

“Nothing. By the way, are there any updates on Yasmin's school?” Rayna asked.

“The arrangements have been made. It's summer vacation now. I'll get Robert to bring Yasmin to school to complete the admission procedures when school starts in September,” Curtis explained softly

while glancing apathetically at Cassidy from the corner of his eye. He walked past her and entered the room.

When Rayna's gaze fell on Cassidy, the latter said, “Thank you for helping with Yasmin's matters.”

“It's no big deal,” Rayna responded plainly before watching Cassidy leave.

Curtis was arranging the things in the cabinet when he noticed Rayna was still staring at the door. “What did you two talk about just now?”

Sensing the curiosity in his tone, Rayna asked, “Who did you call just now then?”

She was no fool. If he wanted her to give him an answer, he had to be honest with her as well.

Curtis' lips curled into a faint smile; he knew what she was trying to do.

“Let's go back to Norwal City the day after tomorrow. I think I won't be cured of this thing in my body for the time being, not to mention my eyes,” suggested Rayna.

Alas, Curtis disagreed with her. “We can't leave yet. Cassidy said she'd try curing you. If we leave now, she might be gone when we return. All our efforts spent coming here would be wasted.” Curtis shut the cabinet door after taking out a set of pajamas. “Don't worry. Everything's fine at home. Just relax and focus on getting better, okay? I'll get Cassidy to start preparing for the treatment tomorrow.”

“Okay.” Rayna nodded.

The next day, Rayna and Curtis were having their breakfast in the living room when they heard a commotion in the courtyard. Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“Someone's here.” Rayna put down her utensils and glanced out of the window.

Immediately, Curtis ordered Robert to check it out.

“Who are you guys?” Robert spotted a few tall men clad in black uniforms the moment he reached the courtyard.

The man standing in front of the group fiddled with a lighter and scrutinized Robert before saying with disdain, “We're here for Cassidy Gilroy. Hand her over. We won't hurt you guys.”

“Let's go out and take a look,” Rayna suggested to Curtis when she heard the conversation in the courtyard.

Curtis' arm was wrapped around Rayna's waist as they walked out of the living room. Immediately, they saw a man dressed in a floral shirt talking to Robert. He said, “Or you can tell us where Cassidy is.”

“Why are you looking for her?” asked Rayna.

The leader of the group shifted his gaze to Rayna. “Our boss wants to invite her over for lunch. It's nothing serious.”

“Your boss?” Rayna mulled it over before asking Curtis softly, “Could it be Mr. Zeller?”

“Maybe. Let's see how this goes,” Curtis responded in a low voice.

“If you don't answer me, I'll get my men to go upstairs and look for her,” said the floral-shirt man while giving his subordinates a look.

Noticing that, Robert and the two bodyguards in the courtyard went forward to stop them. Just then, Cassidy's voice rang out from upstairs. “Did your boss send you here to invite me over or to capture me?”

When Rayna heard Cassidy's words, she walked toward the courtyard and saw the latter leaning against the window at the aisle, looking relaxed and unfazed by the situation.

“If you come with us, then you'll be treated to a meal. But if you don't cooperate, you'll have to suffer,” the floral-shirt man said with a snicker.

“That depends on whether you can get me.” Cassidy flashed the men in the courtyard a smile. She then raised a blue vial into the air, saying, “This thing I have here has corrosive properties. If you dare to force your way in, I'll pour this on you, and you guys will be done for.” Despite how nonchalant she sounded, the crowd in the courtyard began to panic.

“Hmph! Who do you think you're trying to scare?” the leader scoffed in disdain.

“Let's give it a try, then,” said Cassidy. She uncapped the vial and poured a drop on a dragonfly that had just flown past. Instantly, the insect was reduced to a tiny puddle of water.

The men in the courtyard instinctively took a few steps backward after witnessing the scene.

“You win this time, Cassidy,” said the leader of the group. With that, he turned and left with his men.

Curtis held Rayna close to him while his gaze fell on the tiny puddle of water in the distance. He then looked up at Cassidy with an expression as dark as thunder.

Looking deadpan, Cassidy put the vial away and glanced at the couple. “What's wrong? Are you guys scared, too?”

“You might've tricked them once using this trick, but surely it won't work every time, right? It's like magic tricks,” said Rayna as she pulled away from Curtis' embrace.

Cassidy's expression turned cold when she heard that. “You're a smart one. Your man didn't even see through it.” At that, she turned and left.

Curtis inclined his head and stared at Rayna. “What she did just now was just a magic trick?”

“Of course. You'll understand once you see the puddle of water,” remarked Rayna, gesturing for him to go over and take a closer look.

Upon hearing that, Curtis let Rayna go and said, “Stand here. Don't go anywhere.” He then walked over to the puddle of water, only to realize it was sprinkled. That was when Curtis came to an understanding.

“Let's go in,” prompted Rayna softly, knowing Curtis had identified the problem.

Meanwhile, Robert and the two bodyguards exchanged glances, their faces filled with disbelief. Robert even stepped forward to examine the puddle of water as Curtis did, but he could not tell what it was even after looking at it for some time.

“That thing that burned earlier was alcohol. That dragonfly was fake, too. Cassidy also had a mini lighter in her hand. I've seen this kind of trick before. One needs to have a pair of swift and nimble hands to pull it off,” explained Rayna to Curtis.

Curtis was relieved after listening to Rayna's explanation. However, he still felt curious. “How do you know when you can't see clearly?”

“Cassidy and I knew each other since a long time ago, remember? I've forgotten some of it, but not all,” said Rayna as she sat at the dining table.

“Do you think the boss could be Mr. Zeller?” she asked.

Curtis thought for a moment and felt that they could be the same person. “I think so.”