After saying that, she stared at the door to Victors bedroom.
Joeys eyes widened in disbelief.
Mommy
Rachel understood why Joey was so surprised by what she said, but she was certain that this was the best choice.
From the moment she knew that Joey sneaked back to Apliaria, or even back when she jumped off the ship without hesitation, she knew that one day, she would inevitably meet Victor again. Because Abbys death was not something that Rachel could forget.
And since it would happen sooner or later, she figured it wouldnt matter to meet him sooner. There was also no need for her to hide.
Rachel looked at Joey and didnt answer his question.
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Lets go, she said.
Joey pursed his lips and clenched his fists. He couldnt understand why his mother would do this.
Just then, the bedroom door was opened.
Ivan wore a grim expression, staring straight into Rachels eyes.
Come in, he said.
Having said that, he turned around and walked back into the bedroom without explaining further.
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Without second guessing it, Rachel intended to walk inside. But as soon as she took a step forward, she felt someone tugging on her sleeve.
Upon turning around, she saw that it was Joey.
She wasnt sure when the boy gripped the cuff of her sleeve to stop her. But before she could ask him why, the boys face displayed just how he felt at this moment; he was conflicted and worried altogether.
He was worried that something bad would happen if Victor saw Rachel.
On the one hand, he hoped that his mother could keep him company.
But on the other hand, it scared him that his own willfulness could end up getting his mother hurt.
Finally, he loosened his grip as though he made up his mind.
Dont worry, Mommy. Nobody can take me away from you! Dont be afraid!
He didnt say that just for Rachel; he also said it for himself.
Rachel had given birth to him, so she knew just what he was thinking, but she didnt expose him and just nodded.
Mother and son walked into the bedroom one after the other.
And as soon as they stepped inside, the air was filled with an overpowering stench of blood.
On the floor beside the bed was a bloodstained shirt. The scarlet color was eye catching.