Chapter: 1304

He was about to say something when the sharp voices of the kids suddenly came behind them.

“Mommy |"

"Uncle!"

Joey and Riley were excitedly running hand in hand toward them.

Rachel immediately turned serious and pulled away from Roger's stare.

Roger turned to face the approaching kids. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that Rachel lowered her head and clenched her fists slightly. She must be feeling uneasy.

Without saying anything, Roger reached for her clenched fist and held it tightly.

It took Rachel by surprise. She turned to him, her eyes widening in alarm.

She wanted to pull her hand away, but when she saw the look in

Roger's eyes, she didn't.

The smile on Roger's face grew brighter when Rachel let him hold her hand. He could tell she started accepting him.

"Joey, Riley. You're back." Roger greeted the kids.

Riley immediately noticed that they were holding hands. Her eyes Lit up, revealing the cute dimples on her cheeks.

"They are holding hands!"

Joey's eyes fell on their intertwined hands, and his smile faded.

Unlike Riley, he looked a little upset.

"Joey?" Roger noticed it and called him gently.

Joey looked up and found Rachel's and Roger's eyes on him. His tiny lips slowly curved up into a smile.

"Congratulations, Mr. Jimenez! But you know you can't replace me. I'm still the number one man in my Mom's heart!"

"I know, Joey." Roger smiled and patted Joey's head.

"Don't worry.

You will always be the most important in your mommy's heart, as well as in mine."

“Good. That's a deal!" Joey curled his lip and looked at Rachel.

“Mommy, I want to go to the bathroom."

“Oh, um, okay. I'UL just..."