Chapter: 3078

“Let me help you," Rachel said in a playful, persuasive tone, but Alberto seemed determined not to yield.

Her slim figure tried to squeeze through the slightly ajar door, but a strong leg from behind firmly held it closed. He implored, “Rachel, please be patient."

His eyes conveyed a mix of innocence and earnest pleading as if he was expressing both his hopes and his helplessness to her.

"Okay."

Rachel didn't want to put Alberto on the spot, so she let it go.