Raina Lowell was treating Alaric Jennings’ wound, feeling several layers of guilt and self-blame. If it weren’t for her, Adrian Grant probably wouldn’t have hit him. That man is really beyond redemption. He dares to be so reckless in someone else’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Everett were watching from the side, feeling furious as well. "This Adrian Grant is too out of line. How could he hit someone ? I must drive him out." Mr. Everett said, turning to go upstairs. Mrs. Everett asked the butler to prepare some more medicine. Afraid the child wouldn’t handle the bloody scene well, she took Evelyn to the back garden. The living room was left with just Raina Lowell and Alaric Jennings. Raina Lowell opened her mouth to apologize, but Alaric Jennings spoke first: "Raina, let’s get married!" Raina Lowell was stunned, her movements treating the wound stopped. She even doubted she heard wrong. How could Alaric propose marriage at this time? Although they’ve known each other for years, they’ve never dated. How could they be suitable for marriage? As she anxiously thought, Alaric Jennings clarified: "Raina, if we get married, Adrian Grant won’t bother you anymore." "Otherwise, he’ll always think he still has a chance and may never let you and Evelyn go in this lifetime." This time, Raina Lowell heard clearly. Alaric Jennings was truly proposing marriage. She lowered her head, withdrew her hand, and gently said: "Alaric, you know the tactics of Adrian Grant, I’m afraid he’ll target you, I’m afraid you’d get hurt because of me..." Alaric Jennings suddenly grasped her hand. Though his face was covered with bruises and blood occasionally oozed from his lip corners, he didn’t care. He gazed deeply at her. "If I were afraid of Adrian Grant’s presence, I wouldn’t have given up everything in Yarrow to come find you and Evelyn without hesitation." "Raina, I don’t believe you don’t understand my feelings. I let you go before because I didn’t want to force you, but now that Adrian Grant has tormented you to this extent, I really can’t bear it." "Let’s get married. If he dares to harass you and Evelyn again, I’ll make sure he ends up in jail." Raina Lowell was still hesitating. All she could think about were the harsh words Adrian Grant had said to her before. He said if she got together with Alaric Jennings, he would fight for Evelyn’s custody. What if she couldn’t win against Adrian Grant? "Raina, what are you worried about?" Seeing Raina anxious and lost in thought, Alaric Jennings’ heart was in suspense. He feared Raina would refuse, that she would push him away and ultimately give in again to Adrian Grant’s entanglement. How unbearable her life would be. Coming back to her senses, Raina Lowell was still worried, "Adrian Grant is not easy to deal with, I’m really afraid of dragging you into this." "That kind of person, when ruthless, is capable of anything." Looking at the injuries on Alaric Jennings’ face, Adrian Grant was able to be so vicious. Who knows if he’ll go even further in the future. Yet Alaric Jennings didn’t mind at all, wiping the blood from his lips with his hand, he smiled. "Do you really think I’m someone who’s afraid of being dragged in? No matter how powerful Adrian Grant is, he can’t defy the law." He held Raina’s hand tightly, giving her ample confidence. "As long as I’m around, I won’t let him take Evelyn, besides, in Evelyn’s heart, it’s only you. Even if a judge rules, they have to consider the child’s wishes, right?" "Don’t worry, even if it goes to court, Adrian Grant won’t win the custody of Evelyn against us." Raina Lowell lowered her gaze. For some reason, her heart was still anxious. She didn’t even know what she was afraid of. Just then, someone came down the stairs. It was her father and Adrian Grant. At this moment, her hand was still held by Alaric Jennings. Alaric Jennings didn’t plan to let go, purposely holding on until Adrian and her father came down. Adrian Grant clearly saw the close interaction between Raina and Alaric Jennings. He thought he could be indifferent. But at this moment, his heart was filled with intense jealousy, and his heroic face turned terribly dark. Especially those cold eyes, as if poisoned, vicious as if they could kill. He even wanted to go over in front of Mr. Everett, grab Alaric Jennings, and give him another beating. Daring to touch his people, truly living without fear. Walking down the stairs, Mr. Everett turned to Adrian Grant, mindful of the many collaborations between the two families, he remained polite: "Adrian, you should go back first. Some matters should be considered long-term." Adrian Grant didn’t plan to leave. But with Mr. Everett’s assurance that he wouldn’t let Raina and the child leave with Alaric Jennings, he felt assured. Of course, he also had to have someone keep watch. To prevent them from tricking him. Before leaving, Adrian Grant couldn’t help but head towards the living room. Standing in front of Raina Lowell and Alaric Jennings, his aura was authoritative and overwhelming. "Remove your dirty hand, or should I cut it off myself?" Alaric Jennings met his gaze, angrily wanting to stand up and confront him, but was held back by Raina Lowell. She protected Alaric Jennings, looking coldly at Adrian Grant, "If you don’t leave, I’ll call the police and report you for assault." Even if calling the police won’t have much effect on such a beating, it could affect his status as a CEO of a big company! Don’t push her to the edge, or she would also play with abandon. Adrian Grant’s eyes fell on Raina. Seeing that she indeed cared about Alaric Jennings. Despite the pain in her heart, she maintained her composure and responded calmly: "Alright, I’ll leave." "But Raina, don’t think about leaving, or else you won’t be able to bear the consequences." She asked the servant where Evelyn was. Upon learning that Mrs. Everett had taken her to the backyard, Adrian Grant took a look and then left. No one in The Everett Family welcomed him. He didn’t want to be an eyesore by staying. But after leaving, he had someone guard the entrance to The Everett Family home. To prevent Raina Lowell from taking the child and leaving with Alaric Jennings. Initially, Raina Lowell was hesitating about her relationship with Alaric Jennings. When she found out Adrian Grant had people surrounding their home, forbidding her to leave with the child, she was furious. Her mind was made up again. During breakfast, Mr. Everett persuaded Raina Lowell. "Raina, we know we don’t have the right to ask you anything, but we really can’t bear to see you leave." "For the sake of us looking forward to seeing you for twenty years, can you not leave?" Mrs. Everett sat beside and served food to Evelyn, her expression slightly desolate. It was evident she was even more reluctant to part with her daughter. If this house were without her daughter, they would feel life had no meaning. Raina Lowell knew she couldn’t escape. Perhaps she could leave, but if she took Evelyn, she would definitely be stopped by The Grant Family. They might even take Evelyn away from her. Considering her parents were old and treated her quite well. Besides, Alaric Jennings had given up everything to stay with her, why should she go to the unnecessary trouble? After a moment, Raina Lowell nodded and replied: "Alright, I won’t leave." Upon hearing this, Mr. and Mrs. Everett looked at her, overjoyed with tears. "Really? Raina, you really aren’t going to leave with Evelyn?" Raina Lowell murmured a response, not daring to look at her parents’ expressions, thinking about what Alaric Jennings had said to her before. Maybe marriage could make Adrian Grant stop harassing her. She wanted to take a gamble. She also wanted to completely sever ties with Adrian Grant. She didn’t want to disappoint Alaric Jennings, who was totally devoted to her. So she openly expressed her thoughts. "I plan to marry Alaric Jennings. We will go get our marriage certificate later. Do you agree with this marriage?" However, as she said these words, everyone was stunned. Follow current novᴇls on 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝✶𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✶𝕟𝕖𝕥 Especially Alaric Jennings. He did not expect Raina to agree. He was both excited and bewildered, sitting there feeling his breath quicken, unable to hide the happiness and smile on his handsome face. Mr. and Mrs. Everett were surprised. They thought their daughter’s relationship with Alaric Jennings hadn’t reached the stage of marriage yet. But since their daughter had spoken, they couldn’t say much. In the end, they nodded in agreement with smiles. "As long as it’s your choice, we certainly agree and support all of it." "In that case, we’ll immediately start preparing the wedding for both of you." Beside them, Evelyn also smiled, clapping her hands in approval: "Wow, Mommy is finally marrying Uncle Jennings, that’s wonderful, I can finally call Uncle Jennings Dad properly." The child was happy, and everyone followed suit with joy. Raina Lowell looked towards Alaric Jennings, gesturing to him, "Hurry up and eat. Once we’ve eaten, we’ll go to the civil affairs bureau to get the certificate." Alaric Jennings couldn’t suppress his excitement, raising his hand to hold Raina’s hand, "Okay." No one noticed that Ethan Everett, sitting at the side, didn’t look good. He took out his phone, wanting to secretly inform Adrian Grant of this matter. As if seeing through him, Raina Lowell called out: "Brother, what are you doing?" Ethan was startled, hurriedly put away his phone, and raised his head, smiling accommodatingly: "Nothing, I’m just happy for you both finally becoming a couple." Raina Lowell reminded him, "I know you have a good relationship with Adrian Grant, and because of Isabelle Everett, you have opinions about me, but I hope you act like a big brother and don’t interfere in our affairs." Implying he shouldn’t tell Adrian Grant she was about to marry Alaric Jennings. At least before they got the certificate, don’t let Adrian Grant know. Otherwise, that madman might stop them. Ethan was feeling somewhat embarrassed. He pursed his thin lips and nodded, "Rest assured, I won’t interfere in your affairs." "How dare you have any opinions about Raina." Mrs. Everett glared at her son and kicked him under the table. "Isabelle Everett was so vicious, if not for Raina, Evelyn and I would have already been dead in her hands. You wouldn’t still be hung on that woman, would you?" Talking about Isabelle Everett infuriated Mrs. Everett. The Everett Family raised her for twenty years, and in the end, she stabbed her with a knife. Mrs. Everett reminded her husband to hurry the court to have them sentence the case. Mr. Everett agreed, looking at Ethan, spoke with authority: "You’re not young anymore. It so happens I have a friend whose daughter is two years younger than you and just returned from studying abroad. There’s no time like the present, go meet her later." Ethan raised his head wanting to refute. But fearing it would affect everyone’s mood on his sister’s wedding day. He reluctantly agreed silently. After the meal, Raina Lowell and Alaric Jennings left Evelyn at home, and the two of them went to the civil affairs bureau together.