Cannot Bear To Let Go Of My Rich Wife
Chapter 724 - 742: Beautiful and Charming Date (5)

As soon as Little Meatbun saw Raymond, she hurried over to him, calling his name clearly, "Brother, brother..."

Raymond crouched down, picked up Little Meatbun, and his eyes darted around. Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he sweet-talked the little girl for a few moments, then gave her two bright red one hundred dollar bills. Little Meatbun’s eyes lit up with excitement, and she nodded her head immediately. Then, Raymond led her down the stairs.

Isabel was picking flowers in the yard when Raymond and Little Meatbun came walking over, one after the other. Raymond greeted her politely, "Mom."

"Raymond, you’re back from school?" Isabel turned her head and smiled. She held scissors in her hand and cut a large bunch of lilies. "Are you hungry? Would you like some dessert? I’ll have someone prepare it for you."

"Strawberry Yogurt Cake."

Isabel frowned, "No, you’re teething right now; you can’t have anything too sweet."

Influenced by Raymond, Little Meatbun immediately echoed in her babyish voice, "Strawberry Yogurt Cake."

Raymond seized the opportunity to charm his mother, "Mom, Little Meatbun wants it too, and I do as well. Can you let me have a bit, please?"

Little Meatbun kept repeating the words she just learned, chanting, "Strawberry Yogurt Cake, Strawberry Yogurt Cake, Strawberry Yogurt Cake."

As she chanted, drool dribbled from her mouth, and she pouted, looking like she was about to cry.

Isabel handed the freshly cut flowers to a nearby servant, "Put these in a vase."

"Yes." The servant took the flowers and smiled, "Miss Isabel must be in a good mood now since Mr. Stanton is bringing Young Master Elijah back soon. It’s been three years already, and Young Master Elijah is finally out of jail."

Isabel pursed her lips and smiled, recalling the events from three years ago when she and Percy had left a charity event only to receive the news of Elijah’s arrest. The feelings from that time now seemed like a dream.

Originally sentenced to twelve years, with Percy’s dedicated help, the term was continuously reduced until Elijah was released in just three years.

Isabel then bent down to pick up Little Meatbun and coaxed her, "Little Meatbun, be a good girl. We won’t have Strawberry Yogurt Cake. Let’s wash our hands and have milk. Your uncle is coming soon, and it’ll be your first time meeting him. There will be tasty food."

Upon hearing about having milk, Little Meatbun immediately clung to Isabel’s neck without further objection and whispered, "Okay."

Isabel then lowered her head and spoke to Raymond, who had grown taller than her waist, "Raymond, go take a bath and change into clean clothes. Your uncle will be here soon, and it’s been many years since you last saw him."

With that, Isabel carried Little Meatbun and walked back towards the house.

Raymond stood in place, glaring at the joyful Little Meatbun who danced happily at the mention of milk. He scowled and cursed in his heart, "Little trickster, little traitor, give me back my two hundred dollars!"

...

Twelve years in prison, released in three.

After being released, Elijah, who had a well-off brother-in-law, naturally received plenty of offers for assistance from him.

The Smith Corporation was still flourishing after three years, far from collapsing. However, it was mostly managed by Percy, with the company listed under Isabel’s name.

Elijah knew this was the foundation his sister had left for him.

From trying to take the blame for Isabel three years ago to being released from jail now, he had learned to grow and be independent.

A woman could rely on a man, but a man couldn’t rely on others.

So, Elijah ultimately chose to decline the kindness offered by Isabel and Percy.