Reclaiming Her Heart
Chapter 82 Giving Her a Ray of Warmth

Brian was suffering from heatstroke, so Selena couldn't argue with a sick person. She just nodded and said, "Uncle, I understand." Brian smiled and felt even more sorry for her.

"This time, bring back a few more strings of the sausages your aunt made. She also pickled some cabbage. I remember you used to love it when you were studying." "Okay." Selena stopped talking and drove him to the hospital. During the journey, her aunt Erin called and asked why they hadn't returned yet. "Uncle got heatstroke, so I brought him to the hospital. We might come back later than expected."

Erin immediately became anxious and asked which hospital they were at. Selena told her the name of the hospital, and after hanging up the phone, another call came in. "Miss Fair, hello. The apartment you listed has been sold, but the buyer needs you to come and sign the contract in person. Would you be able to come?"

"When are you available?"

The apartment actually sold, Selena thought to herself, as long as it was sold she would have enough money to put a down payment on the house.

"Okay, I'm still in the country side now, I can sign when I come back to the city."

"Well, I heard that you need this money urgently Miss Fair, because you have to go through the bank, it will probably take about half a month, the earlier you sign, the sooner the money will be in your hands."

"I understand, thank you." Was Selena's reply.

With one matter resolved, Selena breathed a sigh of relief. At least when Grandfather returned, she wouldn't have to meet Raymond at Ashbourne Manor.

She was about to go back to the hospital room when she saw Brian opening the door and walking out.

"Selena, I'm alright now, I don't need to stay in the hospital anymore. Staying in the hospital will only waste money. Please take me back home, I'll rest for a few days."

"Uncle, I'll cover the hospital expenses, don't worry about the money."

But in the end, Selena couldn't resist Brian's insistence. After getting the prescribed medication, she had no choice but to send him back home. Erin had prepared dinner and asked Selena to stay. Selena saw Megan coming in from outside and shook her head.

"No, Aunt, Thank you but I haven't finished painting the courtyard yet."

Erin understood that it was a matter concerning the courtyard, so she didn't insist on keeping Selena. As she passed by Megan, Selena heard her snort.

"What courtyard painting? I think you're staying there to flirt with that man, right? I heard your husband is wealthy. If he replaces out you're fooling around behind his back, do you know the consequences?"

In fact, Megan wanted to flirt with that man herself. He had an extraordinary temperament and a handsome appearance. If she could catch his eye, wouldn't she be able to walk proudly in Ridge-field? She contemplated this idea.

But after trying several times, she couldn't even enter the courtyard gate, and from her inquiries, she heard that the man would be leaving the day after tomorrow.

Selena knew about Megan's little schemes and reminded her, "If you want to talk to him, at least get a bachelor's degree. You didn't even finish middle school, so even if you manage to talk to him, you won't understand what he says." Megan was infuriated and about to curse but before she could get a single word out, Selena had already left.

As Selena got in the car, she felt a headache. Megan was ignorant and uneducated, she had high ambitions with no accomplishments. She had been supported by her in-laws all this time, and after her husband ran away, Megan became even more reckless.

But this was her uncle's personal family matter, and as a junior, Selena couldn't interfere too much. As she drove back to the courtyard, Selena suddenly realized that she hadn't eaten anything since noon, and now she was starving. The courtyard should have a cafeteria, but she didn't know the specific location, and Ridge-field didn't have delivery service yet.

Her stomach was uncomfortable from hunger, and she was considering whether to go out and buy something when she saw Raymond walking out from the archway.

Raymond saw her and furrowed his brows unconsciously. She smiled at him and asked, "Mr. Montague, do you know where the cafeteria is around here?"

Her stomach illness was quite severe and acting up at the moment, causing her face to turn pale.

"Haven't eaten yet?" Raymond's tone was indifferent. Selena nodded, sounding slightly aggrieved. "I forgot in the rush of the days events."

Raymond thought about her earlier mention of going to a grave, so it must have been for a relative.

"The canteen is already closed, but John will bring something later." Raymond said, gently implying that they could eat together.

Selena placed her hand on her stomach. Upon hearing this, her heart ached inexplicably. She had already gone to visit her mother's grave today and then heard those words from her uncle, which inevitably made her think of her father, making her feel down.

She hadn't expected that at this moment, the person who would bring her a touch of warmth would actually be Raymond, even though it might just be a small gesture for him.

"Thank you." Her gratitude was sincere.

Raymond was taken aback, his gaze falling on her face. Her skin was originally fair, but due to the pain, it now appeared slightly unnatural, and she delicately bit her lip, looking fragile and pitiful.

He had seen her cold and dominant attitude towards others, as well as her confident arguments in school, and even her enchanting charm when she was emotional...

But this aggrieved appearance, it was the first time he had seen it.