Chapter 51 Looking For A Kindergarten

Rachel's wealth had always sparked jealousy from people around her. It was no surprise that many of them had spread rumors that accused her of being a mistress for a wealthy man. But the truth was, she was just rich and no rumor would ever be able to alter that.

Mendes' voice pierced the silence as he shouted, "Lucas!" He dashed off of Rachel's lap and ran towards the direction of the figure entering the room, colliding with his leg. Joyfully, Mendes hugged his leg and gleefully looked at the man with a big smile saying, "Hug!"

Lucas bowed down and hoisted the boy up. Mendes was so happy that he held his neck and kissed him on the face several times.

Rachel felt a tang of envy as she saw how sweet and considerate he was with Lucas. She looked at the happy boy and coyly said, "Wow, I only missed work for a few days. When did you guys start getting along so well?"

Grinning, Mendes rested his head on Lucas' shoulder and replied loudly, "I like Lucas!"

Rachel stood up and walked towards the pair. She pinched Mendes' chubby cheek teasingly and pouted as she asked, "But, don't you like me?"

"Of course, I like you too," he groaned, rolling his eyes like crescent moons.

His funny reaction amused the both of them.

Lucas chuckled and patted him on the back. "You are a clever boy. You always know what to say." He turned to face Rachel and gently whispered, "Don't worry. I've been taking care of him these days which explains why he is very intimate with me now."

Rachel gaped, a little surprised. "Why are you taking care of him?"

Lucas explained that it really was a coincidence. He stroked the boy's soft brown hair and explained briefly, "Our fathers are close friends. Hi

you talking about?"

"Ha-ha, I'm just telling you the truth! Lucas, don't you think so? You two would be a great match!"

Rachel suddenly became a little more conscious and nervous. She turned her head slightly to see his reaction. But she saw that Lucas looked calm and natural as always. He just smiled and courteously muttered, "Cara, you think too much."

Rachel's heart sank and her face turned back to its usual color. She slightly moved her long eyelashes to mask any unusual expression on her face that might hint her disappointment. "You think too much. How could Lucas and I be together?" She uttered those words lightly.

Only Rachel knew what it meant and she tried to mask her disappointment as best as she could.

Cara saw how embarrassed they both were, so she waved her hand. "I'll be having my meal now. I hope you enjoy!"

A force tugged at Lucas' hand, pulling him towards Rachel's direction.

The same thing happened to Rachel. Mendes pulled their hands at the same time and placed them together.

Rachel felt Lucas' big palm covering her small and slender hand. Her heart skipped a beat and her breath shortened. Mendes gleefully raised his head and said with a smile, "Be together!"

As if she had gotten an electric shock, Rachel quickly withdrew her hand. With a quizzical smile on her face, she looked into Lucas' eyes and tenderly fiddled with Mendes' soft hair. She faintly smiled with the corners of her mouth turning upwards. "What are you talking about?"

"Let's go." Lucas' face relaxed. He tried to comfort Rachel by saying, "Don't take Cara's words too seriously. She was only joking."

Rachel smiled and nodded. Inside, her heart was filled with bitterness.