Roger blinked in surprise. But his surprise only lasted a moment, because he remembered Riley’s reaction from two days ago when she had seen the photo of him and Rachel on his desk. The little girl had pointed at Rachel and called her mommy. Riley had met Rachel before, so when she had called Rachel “mommy”, he had corrected her, and told her that this was Rachel, not her mother. He also told her that this was the woman he liked, and had then sighed softly saying,
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“Perhaps, if I was a Little braver, she may have been your auntie now.”
He never could have expected that Riley would remember the word “auntie” after only hearing it once.
“Auntie, hold me,” Riley said sweetly, stretching her arms out even further towards Rachel.
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Looking at Riley’s innocent little face, Rachel simply couldn’t say no. She smiled softly and lifted Riley out of Roger’s arms. She held her gently, swaying from side to side in a rocking motion. Since when had she gotten so soft? Perhaps it was because she was pregnant with her own baby that her maternal instincts were so strong.
“You smell good, auntie,” Riley cooed.
“I’m not your auntie, Riley, Rachel said gently and pinched Riley’s round cheek.
Roger had been smiling as he was watching them, but when he heard what Rachel said, his eyes dimmed a little.
“My apologies, Rachel. I think Riley got a little confused when she saw the photo on my desk of the two of us in high school. I think she misinterpreted our relationship.”
“You have a photo of us?” Rachel asked in confusion.
“Yeah, it was that time when our school held a sports meeting. We were both juniors in our second years. It’s okay if you don’t remember it; it was a long time ago,” Roger said in a soft, gentle voice. He was smiling warmly at her, but there was a slight sadness hidden within.
After Roger explained, Rachel understood. Her eyes widened in surprise.
“I didn’t think you would keep that photo… But please, there is no need for you to apologize to me. It’s not the first time Riley has called me something I’m not.”
Roger just smiled in response, managing to hide his bitter feelings.
That was the only photo he had of the two of them together; of course he had kept it safe.
“I’ve kept all the photos of our old classmates throughout high school. Call me nostalgic, but I just can’t help it. Photos hold so many memories….” Roger said. He raised his head to look her in the eye.
“Why are you here alone?”
“Surely Victor should be with you, right?’
He was about to voice his thoughts but managed to stop himself in time. It wasn’t his place to ask.
“Is it so strange to be strolling alone and enjoying the food festival?” Rachel said casually. Then, she glanced at Roger and asked,
“But I’m curious about something. Why did you take Riley with you?
Where is Dr. Jimenez?”
“My sister originally planned to come with us, but she went back to pick up our parents, so I brought Riley here with me first,” Roger explained, taking Riley from her arms.
“Let me carry her. Besides, it’s not convenient for you to carrying anything considering your condition.”
“Alright then. I hope they arrive soon though. I’LL have to go,”
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