The two of them exactly knew who she was referring to.
Joey immediately shook his head fast and said, Mommy, noI was just I just wanted to
Noticing the beads of sweat on his forehead, Rachel couldnt bear to see him like this.
She raised her head to wipe the sweat from his brow.
Its okay, sweetheart. Take your time.
Mommy Tears instantly formed in Joeys eyes.
I just want to stay here for a few days. He was injured. He got shot in order to protect me.
Got shot These two words beat Rachels ears like a drum.
If I leave after what happened to him, I will feel guilty, Joey continued.
Youre the one who told me to be grateful and return kindness to others. I know you hate him because hes a bad man, but if he didnt care about me, he wouldnt have risked his life. Thats why I cant leave yet.
Rachel was rendered speechless after hearing Joeys explanation. He even quoted what she had told him in the past.
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Should she say that he did a good job?
But the man inside the room was none other than Victor. If Joey continued to stay with him, it wouldnt be long before his identity got exposed. It was too risky. Rachel didnt want to think of the worst-case scenario if ever that happened, but she knew consequences were unimaginable.
But could she say that he was wrong? Would she end up taking her son away from here by force?
Joey would be traumatized by this situation if she wanted to have her way. She knew her son well enough. Like Victor, no one could persuade Joey if he was set on doing something.
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Are you going to stay here no matter what I say? Rachel asked Joey, her eyes full of worry.
There was only silence. Joey just raised his head and looked at her straight in the eyes.
Even if he didnt say it, the answer was already evident.
Rachel narrowed her eyes and withdrew her hand. She stood up right away and made up her mind.
Okay then.
Joey was stunned by Rachels answer. He had expected her to deny his request, but she responded so quickly. A thought suddenly flashed through his mind, and tears welled up in his eyes again.
Mommy, are you going to leave me alone? Joey burst into tears. His tiny hands were clenched tight as he cried, his face contorting in sadness. He was really a kid, after all.
Rachel was taken aback when she saw Joey cry as a result of what she had said. It could have come across as a misunderstanding to the child, and she never expected him to think that way.
Joey suddenly rushed over and hugged her legs, begging her anxiously.
Mommy, Im sorry! Ill go with you. I wont stay here anymore.