Chapter: 1200

"Where have you been? Why did it take you so long to be back?"

"My stomach felt bad just now, so I spent some time in the bathroom,"

Joey answered, grinning innocently.

“I see. How's your stomach right now? Are you feeling better?" Rachel frowned and asked with concern.

Seeing her mother's worried expression, Joey quickly nodded.

Roger also assured her and said in a gentle voice, "I had a doctor check on him. He's fine now. Don't worry. The doctor said that his upset stomach might just be a side effect because he hasn't fully recovered yet. Also, it might be because the porridge he had this morning was a little dry. My sister has asked our home cook to prepare a millet porridge for him. It will be sent later so Joey can have some."

After making sure that Joey's condition was fine, Rachel was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

“I see. Thank you."

"It's nothing. I am always willing to lend you a hand when necessary,"

Roger said in a low voice, looking at her with passionate eyes.

Rachel actually felt uncomfortable with his stare, so she just averted her gaze and didn't answer.

"Oh, Rachel. Tonight, I'11-"

"Ahem!" Out of nowhere, Victor grabbed his chest and coughed, interrupting what Roger was saying.

Noticing that this might have been deliberate, Roger couldn't help but frown.

Rachel also thought the same. But this time, it worked in her favor.

Grabbing the chance, she approached Victor and asked, “Are you okay?

Wait a minute. I'll call the doctor."

But as soon as she finished speaking, her hand was held by Victor again.

It was actually the fourth time today that he had taken the initiative to hold her hand. Rachel frowned, wondering what was going on. She could clearly feel Victor's hand holding her more tightly by the second. It was as if he was afraid that she would shake his hand off.

“What's wrong?" Rachel asked.

“I'm fine. I just feel a bit stuffy in my chest. It's probably because I have just woken up.”

“Just to be sure, I'll call the doctor so that he can check on you."

Rachel was obviously trying to make an excuse so that he could take her hand back. However, Victor was determined to hold onto her. He still felt weak, but he was unwilling to let go.

Of course, his actions puzzled Rachel.

"It's not necessary. I just need to drink a cup of water." Then,