Chapter: 3216

Jalen trusted very few people.

Over the years, it was just he and his mother who had a truly close bond.

But if Rachel truly loved Alberto, he would have to be willing to make some compromises.

"Mom..." He sighed, looking a bit awkward. "Even though I don't like him, I'm not entirely unreasonable. At first, I thought he was just a heartless workaholic. But seeing him so devastated over his late wife and child, even hurting himself to try and remember them, shows he has a heart after all."

Rachel, taken aback, stared at Jalen's slightly smug expression and asked with curiosity, “What are you trying to say?"