Carson’s reaction was one of disbelief Even those present were taken aback.
They weren’t prepared for Joey's outburst.
Joey had not uttered Victor’s name in the previous one and a half months.
Except for Joey’s mild depression during the first several days, everything else was normal.
Rachel was concerned that Joey would keep his feelings bottled up.
For a few days, she kept an eye on him and found that he was eating properly and sleeping well.
She no longer feared for his safety.
"Joe…"
It dawned on Joey, too, that he’d blown it.
He climbed out of bed and said, "Mommy, I need to use the restroom."
He entered the restroom without waiting for Rachel’s response. Carson grimaced as he saw the model
Joey threw on the floor and then turned to Rachel.
His gaze on Rachel suggested that he wanted to know what was going on, even if no words were said,
A lot of work had kept him occupied recently.
Moreover, when Victor previously met Joey, he was not there, so he was unaware of what had
transpired.
Something had gone wrong during their encounter, it appeared.
"Is he not in the loop?" Carson asked
"He’s not," Rachel said.
"He wasn’t in the mood to hear it at that time.So I didn’t tell him."
Carson peered sideways at the closed door and was about to speak when a phone call interrupted
him.He checked the caller ID to see who was calling.It came from one of the company’s employees.
He answered the telephone.
"Everything good?"
Someone on the other end of the phone line said something.
Carson’s mood deteriorated as a result of this.
"Okay.I’ll be there soon.Until then, we can’t talk."
Then, Carson ended the call.
When Carson’s mood changed, Rachel noticed.
She told him, "You may return first if you need to attend to anything.I’ll first take this gift to Joey."
Carson had meant to speak with Joey after he emerged from the restroom.
But there was something more pressing that prevented him from doing so.
He nodded and said, "Please tell him that I’m glad he’s discharged from the hospital."
"Sure."
Carson nodded at Andy.
His back was to the door at this point, as he prepared to exit the ward.He appeared to recall something
at the last second.He came to a halt and then turned around.
"Are you returning to Sue Garden, by the way? After I complete my job, I plan to go there.Even if Joey
is angry with his own father, he must not bring me into the picture."
"It’s unlikely that we will return to Sue Garden." Rachel’s eyes clouded as she spoke.
"Why?"
"I stayed in Sue Garden earlier because of Joey.But I don’t believe Joey will want to return at this point
in time," Rachel said under her breath.
"The Bennet family’s home has always been vacant.Andy has hired maids to clean the home.Joey and
I will stay in there."
The phone rang again as Carson was about to say something, It was the same employee calling once
again.
Carson hung up the phone with a frown on his face.
After a lengthy pause, he inquired, "Did you tell Vic."
"Not yet.And after Joey leaves the hospital, I won’t return.Carson, just tell him the truth," Rachel said.
Rachel had been invited to Victor’s ward by Lukas from time to time over the past month.
A lot of work had kept him occupied recently.
Moreover, when Victor previously met Joey, he was not there, so he was unaware of what had
transpired.
Something had gone wrong during their encounter, it appeared.
"Is he not in the loop?" Carson asked.
"He’s not,"
Rachel said, "He wasn’t in the mood to hear it at that time.So I didn’t tell him."
Carson peered sideways at the closed door and was about to speak when a phone call interrupted
him.He checked the caller ID to see who was calling.
It came from one of the company’s employees.He answered the telephone.
"Everything good?"
Someone on the other end of the phone line said something.
Carson’s mood deteriorated as a result of this.
"Okay.I’ll be there soon.Until then, we can’t talk."
Then, Carson ended the call.
When Carson’s mood changed, Rachel noticed.
She told him, "You may return first if you need to attend to anything.I’ll first take this gift to Joey."
Carson had meant to speak with Joey after he emerged from the restroom.
But there was something more pressing that prevented him from doing so.He nodded and said,
"Please tell him that I’m glad he’s discharged from the hospital."
"Sure." Carson nodded at Andy.
His back was to the door at this point, as he prepared to exit the ward.He appeared to recall something
at the last second.He came to a halt and then turned around.
"Are you returning to Sue Garden, by the way? After I complete my job, I plan to go there.Even if Joey
is angry with his own father, he must not bring me into the picture."
"It’s unlikely that we will return to Sue Garden." Rachel’s eyes clouded as she spoke.
"Why?"
"I stayed in Sue Garden earlier because of Joey.But I don’t believe Joey will want to return at this point
in time," Rachel said under her breath.
"The Bennet family’s home has always been vacant.Andy has hired maids to clean the home.Joey and
I will stay in there."
The phone rang again as Carson was about to say something.
It was the same employee calling once again.
Carson hung up the phone with a frown on his face.
After a lengthy pause, he inquired, "Did you tell Vic?"
"Not yet.And after Joey leaves the hospital, I won’t return.Carson, just tell him the truth," Rachel said.
Rachel had been invited to Victor’s ward by Lukas from time to time over the past month.
Victor would often inquire about Rachel’s whereabouts when he complained to Lukas of feeling unwell
or having a headache.
Finally, Lukas had to ask Rachel to meet Victor.
After a month and a half, Victor still had not recovered his memories, Carson was able to sense that
Rachel was adamant, so he opted to be quiet.
He had done all he could, and now the rest was in God’s hands.
"All right, I appreciate your efforts over the last several days."
His phone rang again as soon as he finished speaking.
Carson’s phone had already rung three times in the space of a few minutes.
He grinned at Rachel and answered the phone.
After that, he hurriedly exited the ward.
Rachel’s eyes fluttered as she watched Carson’s back drift away from her.
Some big event was about to happen, she thought.
However, it was just for a little period of time until she calmed down.
The bathroom door swung open.
Joey slid the door open a little.
Rachel and Andy exchanged looks, and then they both grinned helplessly.
Rachel came over.
When Joey heard the sound, he slammed the bathroom door shut for a second time.
Laughing, Rachel approached the door and knocked.
"Come on, Joey.He’s gone now.Isn’t it time for you to go back home? The doctor has been waiting."
In the bathroom, a new noise was heard.
Joey opened the door to the ward after a while and had a peek around.
He waited until he was sure Carson had gone before he came out.
Rachel gave Joey a gentle head massage.
Joey approached the bedside and saw the model on the table.
He bit his bottom lip.
"I’ll toss it away if you don’t like it."
Rachel was well-versed in Joey’s character.She guessed what he was thinking when she saw him
standing there.She approached him promptly.
"Don’t get rid of it."
Joey, as predicted, grabbed the model right away.
Rachel’s brows furrowed a little.
Joey grasped the model while frowning.
"This model is quite costly.It would be a shame to toss it away."
"Well, then give it to some other kid.What about the boy in the next ward? He can have it."
Rachel acted as though she didn’t comprehend Joey’s hesitancy or uncertainty.
"No," Joey responded.
"But you didn’t seem to love it, right? Giving it to another kid isn’t a waste." Joey raised an eyebrow at
Rachel before blinking.
His mouth moved, but he couldn’t utter anything.
Rachel stopped making fun of Joey.
"Let me take care of it.If you wish to play with it, I’ll give it to you.Deal?"
Rather than saying anything, Joey just gave Rachel the model to indicate his agreement.She had no
problem reading his body language.
Roger was waiting for them at the entrance of the inpatient department building, as promised.
After seeing Joey and Rachel coming, he took the initiative to approach them, taking Rachel’s bag and
placing a hand on Joey’s head.
"Congratulations, Joey, on your release from the hospital."
"Thanks, Mr.Jimenez."
"It’s nearly time for lunch.What will you have? Let me first take you for lunch."
After uttering those words, Roger’s gaze shifted to Rachel.
For the last month and a half, they hadn’t seen each other since their conversation outside the ward.
When Roger stared at Rachel, he couldn’t help but recall Rachel’s "sorry."He was in anguish.
"I want to eat some seafood." Joey grinned.
"Mr.Jimenez, can you take us out to eat seafood? I’d love it."
"Seafood? The weather isn’t ideal today, and I don’t recommend eating cold meals.My buddy has
launched a seafood hotpot restaurant, so let’s go there together.How do you like that?"
Roger inquired after he pondered for a moment.
Joey nodded and said, "Mommy, what do think? Please say yes!"
Rachel glanced into Joey’s eyes and recalled the last thing he had spoken to her.
She nodded while smiling.
"You can get in the car first.I need to go to the bathroom."
"Then I’ll sit in the car with Joey and wait for you," Roger told her.
After a time, Rachel nodded to Roger.
"Sure."
She then turned around and proceeded towards the restroom, as indicated by the sign.
Roger was taken aback when he realized Rachel’s attitude toward him had shifted somewhat.He
feared that Rachel would be estranged from him once again.
Joey followed Roger’s gaze which fell on Rachel.
Then, he glanced aside and questioned, "Mr.Jimenez, what are you staring at?"
"Me? Nothing significant." When Roger regained his composure, he took Joey’s hand.
"It’s time to get in the car.According to the indications, Rachel made a turn.She was oblivious to her
surroundings until she bumped into someone and their phone dropped to the ground.
"I’m very sorry."
Rachel offered her apologies right away and was going to pick up the phone for the person.
The guy grinned as he instinctively gripped Rachel’s arm and said, "Don’t bother.You’re a woman; how
am I supposed to ask you to pick it up? Plus, you, in particular, are a stunning lady."
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