Oh, I see. Hi there, beautiful. I am Rain Xia. Rain introduced himself frivolously as he turned his gaze to Claire. He had always been known to have the highest beauty standard and the keenest eyes among his lads. He was so good at judging beauties that the corner of his mouth automatically twitched as soon as he set his eyes on Claire. Goodness! Nobody warned him that he would be seeing a talking rainbow. Her makeup was too colorful and bright that she was literally hard to look at. Moreover, the way she was absent-mindedly looking at his face made him feel that she wanted to eat him. He couldn't understand how an arrogant man as Kevin had an immature sister who couldn't even take her eyes off a handsome man.
Hi there. How did you know Leena Leng? What's the relationship between you two? I can see that you two are so close that you guys don't even mind hugging in public." Claire didn't even hesitate to call Leena by her full name now that her parents weren't around. To her, Leena's bright smile was like a piece of stone under her shoes, making her very uncomfortable. She couldn't wait to crush it.
Huh! Beautiful, don't you think that what you said sounds a little rude? Rain laughed so hard that the people around them started to cast curious gazes at them.
Leena Leng, who is this guy? Does my brother know that you are such a loose woman? Claire asked even more loudly as she masked her jealousy with her fake sisterly-concern. How could she even care for Kevin when all she could think of was how adoring Rain was when he looked at Leena? Never had a handsome man like him looked at her that way. That was unfair!
Claire, right? First of all, Leena is your sister-in-law. Do you think it is appropriate for you to talk to her in such a tone? Second, our relationship has always been honorable. Leena is like a sister to me. There's nothing going on between us. Feel free to ask your dear brother if you don't believe me. That was the point when Rain's voice suddenly turned sullen. He would have let it pass if he was the one that Claire had accused. However, he wouldn't just stand here and watch how she stained Leena's reputation.
I am rude? She should act like a sister-in-law first. Claire pursed her lips after she talked. She had been staring at Rain's handsome face for a while as if she couldn't take her eyes off him.
Act like a sister-in-law? That's a good one! Leena is your brother's wife, right? That makes you a sister-in-law as well. How about you showing the same respect that you are demanding? Rain's dark aura made a contrast against the sunshine washing him. Oddly, it made him look even more charming.
Rain... Leena called and attempted to calm him down. She perfectly knew how much Rain cared for her. She was afraid that Rain might be too hard on Claire and eventually make her cry.
What do you say, Miss Gu? Has anyone ever taught you manners? However, Rain was too angry to just drop the topic that easily.
How I talk to her is a family affair. I don't see how it concerns you. As embarrassed as she was, Claire remained proud. She wouldn't just stand there and take a lecture from a guy she just met, regardless of how much his oozing appeal dazzled her.
True, your family affair is none of my business. It is different when it concerns our little princess, though. It naturally makes it my business now, said Rain before shifting his gaze back to Leena. Hey, kiddo. Did you just always suck it up like this when you were in their home?
Rain, it wasn't like that, okay? What gave you that idea? Let's get off this. Now I need your help to put these things into the car. Can you help me? Leena changed the topic. Rain's serious stare made her nervous.
Why did you buy so many things? It was pure luck that Rain wasn't as focused as Edward and it was easy to divert his attention.
There isn't anything left in the fridge since we were out for a few days. These are commodities. Besides, it's practical to store some food in the fridge. Leena was relieved when Rain lost his harsh tone. Claire and Rain already got off on the wrong foot and she didn't want to see it get worse. She wouldn't want Claire to create new grudges against Kevin if ever. She had always been the princess of Duke's best friends. They would definitely go all out against Kevin if these two fought more. She had to protect Kevin and tread between these two really carefully.
Fine! Whatever you say. Leave the bags to me and go open the trunk. Rain frowned at the huge grocery bags on the ground. He wasn't even sure if he could carry all of them by himself.
Rain... I can carry them together with you. They are too many, said Leena as she bent over to pick some things. She was inches from touching the first bag when Rain suddenly stopped her.
No, I am good. You just wait by the car. I don't want you to be tired. To spoil Leena had always been the silent mantra of Duke's closest buddies. They wouldn't let her lift a finger when they were around.
Ha ha! Rain, they are just some bags. How can I get tired from carrying them so easily? I am not fragile. Leena smiled. She was grateful even if she was a spoiled girl. She wouldn't just stand there and watch Rain do all the work. Thus, she took two lighter bags. She knew that Rain wouldn't let her grab the heavier ones.
Leena and Rain started to move towards the car. And again, Claire felt angry and ignored as she watched the two. 'How dare they treat me as if I were invisible?' she thought. She couldn't just stand there stupidly as no one was even talking to her. She had no choice but to follow them into the car silently. She was new in the city and she had no plan of being stranded at a supermarket.
Leena unlocked the car doors while walking towards the car. It was lucky for her to come across Rain. Otherwise, she would have to go around between the parking lot and the supermarket twice just to carry her things.
Thank you, Rain! Leena said as soon as everything was in the trunk.
Don't mention it, kiddo. It makes me feel like an outsider. It's lunchtime. How about having lunch with me? Rain suggested as he looked at his watch.
Well, let me check with Claire first. She might not want to go. It was only then that Leena checked back on Claire. She hadn't paid much attention to her while she was carrying the bags.