Chapter: 1242

In spite of Joey's claim that he didn't care for Victor, he really cared the most about him.

“Joey, you misunderstood. Actually-"

"You don't need to, Mommy." Joey yawned. That had occurred twice; were they all just misunderstandings? He didn't think so.

“Mommy, I'm so tired. I'm going to bed in my room now."

Joey bolted up the stairs before Rachel could respond.

In the corner of the stairs, Rachel saw Joey's back vanish. Then, she walked towards the Living room. She saw Lila leaving the Living room with a confused look. What just happened here? "Lila?"

Lila returned to her senses abruptly.

"Miss Bennet...

"What's the matter? What's going on?"

“What? Not at all! I'm just figuring out what to cook later," Lila said.

"What do you feel like eating, Miss Bennet?"

Rachel, recalling Joey's glum expression, said, “I'll prepare the meal. Take the day off."

"Miss Bennet, will you cook the meal yourself?"

"Yes, I promised to prepare Joey something by myself," Rachel replied with a nod.

"Lila, please go home early. It's already raining."

Lila was Rachel's maid, but she didn't reside in the house. She would get here at six in the morning and return to her own residence around ten at night. Rachel was concerned about Lila, and she arranged for a driver to take her up each morning.

“Okay then... But I'd be more than happy to provide a hand, Miss

Bennet. It's still so early. Even if I return home, there is no one there, and there is nothing to do."

That was enough to change Rachel's mind, and she nodded.

“Then I will go clean up a little. Immediately, Lila made her way to the kitchen.

As soon as Rachel walked into the living room, she noticed a suffocating and oppressive feeling in the air, as if the air had stopped moving.

The two men didn't look at each other, but Rachel had a feeling that they were fighting.

Seeing Rachel, Roger kept his emotions in check and smiled at her.

"Rachel, did you get the clothes?"

“Yes. However, they may not be the right size for you." Rachel gave