Chapter 66 Love and Home

(Rafael's POV)
While Lena was lost in her own emotions, I didn't hesitate to reach out and take Lena directly into my arms.
I know she needs comfort right now.
I knew exactly how unfortunate Lena's past was, and I had already investigated the entire Lester family when Lena first told me everything about her family.
There are some things that I don't think we should tell her just yet.
I don't want to see her more upset.
After I hugged Lena, Lena also reached out and hugged me tightly.
Lena would rarely reciprocate my feelings, and even though I knew she wasn't completely rejecting me, I couldn't convince Lena to fully recognize her heart.
I think this one will be a great opportunity.
At this time, I think I suddenly heard Lena's small sobbing voice, which made my heart ache even more.
"Honey, are you okay?"
Lena didn't answer me, but I already knew her answer, too.
There were only ten minutes left until the official meeting started. However, I think the more important thing now should be to take care of Lena's emotions, and all other things can be put on the back burner.
We just kept moving like that. After a considerable period, Lena finally let go of me and I let go of her.
Then Lena lifted her head and she sniffled her nose, looking like she had just cried.
Under my close observation, I found that the tip of Lena's nose was indeed a little red.
I reached out and gently stroked Lena's cheek. Lena looked up at me and our eyes locked.
I admit, Lena is really beautiful and, after Lena has cried, she will look even more heartwarming. Those purple eyes, I could look at them like that forever.
But finally, Lena turned her head, "Don't look at me like that, Rafael, I don't have anything on my face."
Lena's cheeks had flushed, my gaze was somewhat naked, and Lena simply could not bear the sight of me like that.
At this time, I cupped Lena's cheek and I deliberately forced Lena to look up at me. She didn't have the strength to struggle away, and I was able to control her easily.
But that's not what I'm about.
I lowered my head and gently steadied Lena's lips.
She didn't resist my movements, and then I saw Lena slowly close her eyes.
I know what that means.
We kissed quietly, and the kiss was so tender that I thought it wouldn't matter if we even stayed like this.
However, the reality is always a bit cruel.
We heard a rush of footsteps and Lena pushed me right out of the way as if she was startled.
She did not look me in the eye, but I looked at her tenderly.
Then, the party staff appeared in front of us.
I didn't care about the embarrassment on their faces, choosing instead to just take Lena's hand.
One of the staff said, "Mr. Raphael, the meeting has started and everyone is waiting for you."
"I got it."
"What?" Lena looked like she couldn't care less about being shy anymore, she looked anxious and somewhat flustered as she tried to pull me that way, "Oh my God! Rafael, how could you not tell me you had something else to do, I held you up for a long time."
I suddenly let out a laugh, "It's okay, Lena, you don't have to worry, it's not you."
Lena gave me a somewhat reproachful look, but it seemed that she was no longer going to continue arguing with me.
I think this is enough.
What I have gained is far more valuable than what I have lost.
Then, I took Lena's hand and walked firmly to the meeting.
(Lena's POV)
I couldn't help but blame myself again, but Rafael looked as if he was unaffected and seemed very happy even though the meeting was already late.
I couldn't figure out why he was so happy at all.
I started to get angry again.
However, it didn't take long to walk and we arrived at the venue.
When I pushed the door open, I admit I was taken aback.
Because now there seem to be more people inside the venue than just now.
Among so many people, I saw Mary and Gene at once. Because her pink dress and red and swollen cheeks were too obvious.
After I pushed open the door, all eyes were on me and Rafael. Mary was the same, and her gaze looked like she wanted to kill me.
However, I didn't care what Mary was going to think of me.
I took Rafael's arm and walked towards the front, with a security guard opening the way for us.
I was suddenly a little nervous and couldn't help but grab Rafael's sleeve, but at this time, Rafael reached out and patted the back of my hand, then, I heard him whisper, "Relax, Lena, don't be nervous, you should pay attention to what their gaze means."
I admit that after hearing what Raphael said, my mood quickly calmed down. I didn't pay attention to what other people's eyes looked like, I simply felt that way because of what I had heard from Raphael.
But, by this time, I had also started to observe what kind of gaze the people around me were looking at.
All of them were looking at us, and although many of them had some curiosity in their eyes, most of them were all envious.
I knew that they were all looking at me like that because of who Rafael was.
There's nothing to be proud of.
But before Rafael walked on stage, he spoke to me again, as soon as we both could hear.
"Honey, you're the most beautiful woman here today."
Rafael looked at me, his gaze was no longer cold, but gentle, with a smile in his eyes.
I couldn't help but laugh too.
By this time, I was completely free of worry.
"Keep the lady protected and don't let anyone else near her," Rafael said with the security guard next to him.
It wasn't until after the security guards had surrounded me in the middle that Rafael came on stage.
I suddenly relaxed, although I was not so nervous at first, after seeing Mary, my mood became very bad.
I looked at Rafael on stage and had to admit that he was indeed a very attractive man.
He expressed his gratitude to the guests in the audience, some of whom asked questions on stage trying to embarrass him. Even so, Rafael maintained his poise and dealt with the malice of others with great ease.
I had never seen Raphael like this before, he acted in front of me, and now I see a completely different person.
But it doesn't matter, because they are both Raphael.
I looked at Rafael, smiled tenderly, and applauded along with the other guests on stage.
At that moment, I finally understood that when a person is looking at his lover, it can be just him.
I admit that I fell in love with Raphael, not with the past, simply that I fell in love with Raphael.
Nothing much happened in the second half of this party.
Rafael did not delay particularly long, his purpose was achieved and the Hill Group got a great opportunity to work together.
Then we went back to the house.
What I didn't expect was to be greeted not only by Miller but also by Jamie.
It's late now, but Jamie still hasn't slept, and after seeing us, Jamie cried right out.
"What happened?"
I looked at Jamie with some surprise.
Jamie stretched his arms out very aggressively like he wanted me to hug him. Of course, I wouldn't refuse.
Miller stood aside, she said with some chagrin, "Madam, I have tried very hard to put the young master to sleep, but the young master simply won't listen to me, he must wait until you come back, then he will sleep with you."
My brow furrowed, and before I could issue a question, at this time, Raphael instead opened his mouth first: "No, since I could sleep by myself before, I can also sleep by myself now."
Raphael's tone was very strong, I couldn't help but look back at Raphael, I don't know why, I always felt that Raphael seemed a little angry again.
Of course, I vaguely guessed some of the reasons.
However, at this time, Jamie started crying again.
Jamie's voice was so loud that I suspect the sound was about to lift the roof off the house.
"I don't want it! I want to sleep together!"
I couldn't even think about what Raphael was thinking, my head was about to explode.
Dealing with Jamie was already difficult, and at this time, Raphael not only did not help me but even gave me trouble.
"Jamie, even if you cry as loud as you can, it won't do any good, mommy will only sleep with me, do you understand?"
I instantly didn't know whether I should cry or laugh.
However, Jamie stopped crying after hearing Raphael say this.
He wiped his eyes hard and then stared at Rafael menacingly. Of course, that look wasn't scary at all.
I reached out and patted Jamie on the back, and Jamie gave me a very pitiful look.
However, under Rafael's firm emphasis, Jamie finally went back to his room with his pillow in his arms.
It was driven away by Rafael.
After waiting for them both to go upstairs, I shook my head somewhat helplessly, this time, but Miller suddenly laughed out loud.
"Miller, why are you laughing?"
Miller looked at me, but, her smile didn't close up.
Then, Miller shrugged, and then, she looked at me and said, "Ma'am, this feels like home now."
After I heard Miller's words, I suddenly also felt a feeling of happiness.
Then I smiled at Miller, and after instructing Miller to get an early night's rest, I followed him upstairs.
Today, I no longer intend to kick Raphael out of his room as well.