Chapter: 2326

He picked up the phone, bringing it to his ear, and inquired succinctly, “What's wrong? Speak."

Rachel made the most of Alberto's distraction during his phone call with his assistant by slowly rising from the bed. She steadied herself on the edge before walking to the Living room to get a bowl and a fork.

When she came back a few minutes later, Alberto had already ended his call.

He realized Rachel was not in the room as he turned around and quickly walked toward the door. Just then, he spotted Rachel making her slow approach to the bedroom door, holding the bowl and fork.

He hurried over, his expression growing tense, and scooped her up in his arms, catching her by surprise.