Betty's first moment of discontent towards Curtis happened when she was just a year old.

Leanne and Curtis took her to the clinic for her pneumococcal vaccination, a shot dreaded by children and parents alike.

As the months passed and Betty became more aware, she started to understand that the sharp needle meant pain. To her, the nurse wielding the syringe seemed like a terrifying monster. At the sight, Betty instinctively reached out for Curtis, seeking protection in her father's arms.

However, the man she looked up to, her mountain of safety, not only didn't whisk her away from the horror but instead gently held her arm for the nurse. At that moment, one-year-old Betty tasted the bitterness of betrayal amidst her shock and pain, and no amount of consoling could easily soothe her tears.

Leanne cradled her, whispering sweet nothings until Betty's sobs subsided. Her big, tearful eyes made her look utterly pitiful.

Trying to make amends, Curtis reached out to take her, but she promptly turned her face away, clinging tightly to Leanne as if her little life depended on it. Her entire being radiated resistance.

"Our little princess is scared of the shots," Curtis cooed, trying to lighten the mood. "Come on, let me give you a hug."

Betty burrowed deeper into Leanne's embrace, adamantly refusing with a simple, "No!"

for the first time, couldn't help but feel a mix of helplessness and amusement. "Such a strong will you have." Betty's stubbornness lasted

win her over with her favorite yogurt, but even that couldn't melt her resolve. With a pout, she accused, "Daddy... bad..." "Daddy's bad?" Curtis set aside the yogurt, lifted her into

can you?" Curtis concluded. "Well, Daddy's

wanting a hug, that hurts Daddy's feelings. Does that make you the naughty

to

pinched her nose. "Ungrateful little troublemaker, say sorry

joking," Leanne intervened, taking back the almost-tearful toddler and explained gently, "Betty, do

the

"They give us superpowers, like superheroes, to protect us. When germs come, they help

Betty, somewhat understanding, nodded.

loves you very much," Leanne encouraged. "How about

who hugged her tightly and received

a reasonable little

was that it was giving her superpowers, and she would brave it without a` fuss, seeking comfort in

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