Chapter: 1311

Rachel looked at him, waiting for his explanation.

This time, Joey looked into her eyes and asked, "Mommy, have you really decided to be with Mr. Jimenez?"

The question left Rachel stunned. After gathering her composure, she asked, "What's the matter, Joey? Do you not want me to-"

"It's not like that." Joey shook his head.

"I like him and he treats you well. I believe you'll be happy together."

"Then, why did you ask me that question?" said Rachel.

"Because you don't seem very happy, Mommy," Joey answered with a frown.

"Did you decide to be with Mr. Jimenez because I keep saying that I want a dad and you didn't want to disappoint me? If that's the whole reason you plan to be with him, I don't want you to do it just for me. Listen, Mom, what I want is for you to be happy. I admit that I'm fond of him, and I think he's a really nice person.

But if you decide to be with him just for me, I don't want it.”

A smile appeared on Rachel's lips. It warmed her heart to hear him say that, but she felt sad as well. ‘Joey has grown up to be a thoughtful little guy.'

"How do you know that this isn't what I want?" Rachel bent down at eye level with him. She gently placed her hand on Joey's shoulder.

“Besides, we're not together yet. We're just giving it a shot. I agreed to date him, not because of you-well, not completely for you.

So, don't feel guilty about it, okay?"

"Really?" Joey asked, his eyes lighting up.

Rachel fell silent for a moment before nodding in response.

"Yes, really. Anyway, can we go now? Roger should be here soon." She ruffled his hair again.

Joey nodded and decided to stop thinking about it. He then held

Rachel's hand and walked on.

“Achoo!"

Just as Carson was about to open the door, he sneezed.

Suddenly, the door opened from inside.

“Mr. Scott, you're back." Ivan was the one who opened the door. He was surprised to see Carson.

While touching the tip of his nose, Carson said in a nasal voice,

“Yeah. Where are the investigators?"

“They just left." Ivan noticed the dark circles around Carson's eyes and thought of the fact that the latter just sneezed.