Chapter: 2578

Rachel was taken aback by Joey's unexpected embrace. She steadied Joey to prevent him from falling.

Quintin watched the tender scene between mother and son, smiling unconsciously.

Rachel cradled Joey and met his gaze. Quintin straightened up and stepped aside, allowing Rachel to pass by him with Joey in her arms.

Rachel didn't speak until she walked past Quintin. "I still need to thank you, Quintin."

After a brief pause, Rachel added, “If you hadn't brought him to Trevinia, I wouldn't know when I'd see Joe again. I've missed him terribly these past few months in Trevinia."