Chapter 62

Joyce's POV

"Thank you very much for taking good care of Rafael. I'm truly grateful," I said, expressing my appreciation to the woman standing before me.

She seemed pleased as she smiled sweetly. "You're welcome, Joyce. He's been a good boy since day one. Though he's a little naughty, like any kid his age, he's a bright child. The day he answered the teacher's question, I instantly knew he was quite brilliant and must have gotten it from his parent's good genes."

I blushed hard as Adrian's face popped into my head.

"I guess so," I muttered, avoiding her gaze.

"Are you okay, mommy?" Rafael asked his innocent gaze on me.

"Of course, darling. I'm okay," I replied with a soft voice.

"But your face is all red," He retorted with a cute frown.

"Oh, is it? It must be the weather," I said. Let's go home."

"Byee, Madame Pat," Rafael's babyish voice echoed through the room.

"Hahaha... Bye, Rafael," Madame Pat chuckled heartily, shifting her gaze to me. "Goodnight, Joyce."

"Goodnight, Madame Pat.