Chapter 695

I stared at Geneva, hesitating for a moment before asking, "Mrs. Scott, you knew the real reason Rafael dropped out of school?" Geneva nodded, her eyes welling up with tears. "He's my son. How could I not know what he's thinking or doing? He's always been this way, too mature for his age, which is both heart-wrenching and frustrating at times." She looked at me and smiled softly. "Mr. Palmer, I'm leaving him to you from now on." "Don't worry, Mrs. Scott. His future will be better than it is now." I helped Geneva with the preparations for lunch. It wasn't anything extravagant, but it was the best a typical family could offer when hosting guests. Personally, I wasn't someone who enjoyed lavish meals, and whether living in comfort or modesty, I could adapt. I felt fortunate to have met someone like Geneva, a kind elder who made me appreciate the simple things in life. Geneva, Joanna, Rafael, and I sat down to eat together. During the meal, I learned from Joanna that Rafael had a nat