Chapter 20

JOYCE'S POV

"Mommy! Take me with you." Raphael screamed with his little voice.

Thank goodness his fever had broken late last night and now he seemed to be his happy cheery self once again. He had been gentle and cooperative since he woke up this morning but when I mentioned leaving for work, he started throwing tantrums. There was no way I would take him to the office. What would I tell Adrian? Besides, there was no way I would do that. Rafael bore an uncanny resemblance to Adrian.

I patted his head slowly "Don't worry. Christie will be here with you"

"But it's you I want Mama," he pouted his lips

"I promise I'll be back early to spend time with you," I said trying to sound convincing

He wiped his tears with the back of his hands, sniffling as he fought to keep the snot from dripping from his nose. "Pinky promise."

"Yes, my darling. Pinky promise" We joined our little fingers together. "Now let's have our breakfast before it gets cold. I don't want to be late for work"

"Woah! Chocolat