Chapter: 3084

"Yes, Mom." Joey nodded obediently, then placed two textbooks and two workbooks neatly in front of Alberto.

With Rachel's words leaving no room for argument, Alberto had no choice but to stay and help Joey finish his homework.

Late that night, when Alberto awoke from a dream, he realized that Rachel, who had been nestled in his arms, was no longer there.

Instinctively, he reached out to pull her close, but his fingers found only the empty, cold space where her warm body should have been.

He was momentarily stunned and instantly jolted awake as cold sweat began to bead on his forehead.