NovelEnglish“Is this it?” Following Rachel’s gaze, Clara turned around to face
Justin.
“It’s over for the day.” Recognizing Rachel’s search for Joey, Justin pinched his nose and stated, “He is still sleeping.
He hasn’t slept well in a while.
You can go upstairs and take a look at him.”
“Thank you.” Then Rachel made her way to the second story.
When Clara saw this, she intended to follow her upstairs, but Justin reached out his extended arm to stop her.
“Hello there.
You asked for my help, and yet you don’t want to talk to me? The tiny man upstairs is still sleeping.
I doubt he’ll wake up any tsoon.”
“Well, how about I treat you to dinner this evening? Bring your wife, of course.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI am yet to meet her.” Clara recognized right away when she heard Justin’s remarks that he wanted Rachel and Joey to have salone time.
“Okay, then, I’ll choose the restaurant myself.”
“That’s no issue at all.”
Rachel was also making her way up the stairs at the smoment.
The second floor’s decor was similar to the first floor’s.
Visitors were made to feel at ease thanks to the thoughtful use of warm colors.
The scent in the air was much more potent.
A set of apricot
-colored, plush sofas occupied the middle of the floor.
Joey slept out on the couch.
He was just wearing a light blanket to keep him comfortable in the warm room.
Rachel took a cautious stroll across to him.
“Mommy…” She could hear Joey’s mumbling as she neared him.
Rachel assumed he was having another nightmare since she couldn’t hear him well.
“Mommy, Uncle Quintin bullies me…”
Rachel then understood the situation.
In this case, the small kid didn’t have a bad dream.
Today’s dream was exciting.
She and Quintin were everything he dreamt of.
Rachel exhaled a relieved sigh.
Slightly stooping, she stroked his short hair before kissing him between the brows.
Rachel emerged from the room ten minutes later.
Clara and Justin were having a conversation.
Rachel had Joey in her arms when Clara heard footsteps behind her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmClara sprang to her feet and hurriedly approached them.
Rachel held Joey in her arms as he still slept.
Afraid she’d alter his sleep, Clara said in a whisper, “Rachel, why did you take him down?”
“I agreed to accompany him to visit a long-lost acquaintance.” Rachel remained silent.
She turned to Justin and said, “Thank you, Dr.
Hall.”
“It’s my responsibility.
You’re welcome.
However, it will be stbefore he’s back to his old self.
At this point, he is still quite protective.
You must mentally prepare yourself.
It’s going to take a lot of effort.”
“I get it.” Counseling took time, and Rachel understood this better than anybody else.
“If it’s good with you, Dr.
Hall, you may set up the meeting.
I’ll do my best to make it work with you, and I look forwar
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