Chapter: 1258

“Is it red? Let me see."

Joey was stunned for a moment. He didn't know Roger would take it seriously. He suddenly felt a little embarrassed, and his face reddened. He immediately withdrew his hand from Roger's hold.

“It's not."

"Okay," Roger said, letting go of Joey's wrist.

It was getting dark outside. Roger looked at the time and glanced out of the window. The rain had finally stopped. Lila opened the window slightly, and the cold wind blew in, making the air in the living room less stuffy.

“It's getting late. I'll go upstairs to check if Mr. Sullivan is awake so I could take him to the hospital," Roger offered.

Rachel nodded.

Roger turned to go upstairs, but he suddenly stopped. Turning back, he Looked at Rachel carefully.

“Do you want to go upstairs with me?"

"I... No. I won't go." Rachel pressed her lips together and felt awkward.

Roger waited for a few seconds. When Rachel didn't change her mind, he nodded and continued to walk towards the stairs.

Suddenly, the sound of a ringing phone filled the living room.

It came from Roger's phone.

Stopping in his tracks, he took it out of his pocket and looked down at the caller ID on the screen. He tapped the answer button and pressed it against his ear.

“Riley was taken to the hospital?" Roger's face darkened, hearing what the person on the other line said.

Rachel abruptly stood up, though she didn't rush to ask what had happened.

Roger hung up the phone after a while. He was about to walk over to

Rachel when he saw her walking towards him as he turned around.

"I might have to leave now, Rachel," Roger muttered, looking at her apologetically.

"Okay." Rachel nodded.

“I kind of heard you say Riley is in the hospital. Is she...”

Roger sighed deeply.

“It's food poisoning. Almost all of the kids in the kindergarten were affected. Clara's husband was on a business trip and is now on his way back. She was afraid my parents would be worried about Riley, so she called me instead. She couldn't get off work yet and someone must look after Riley."

"Then you should go to the hospital now. Taking care of Riley should be your priority," Rachel urged.

Roger nodded and took the coat Lila handed over to him. Putting it on, he walked to the hall and looked up at the room where Victor was.