Hendrix's words struck a nerve, and I couldn't retort.

My paranoid and cautious self should not stop the children from what they want to do.

"Just think of the project as a test. If she does it well, maybe you can try being brave and let her do what she likes."

"To have you completely let go of things would be too difficult for you. So, try your best to relax and watch what happens. Anne is a great kid. She'll do nothing but impress you."

"Keep in mind that no matter how tricky things may turn out to be, I've got her back."

Rhythmic snores were heard soon after. Hendrix had fallen asleep.

His cuddles tamed my worried heart, but I barely slept all night. Since I couldn't get any sleep in, I got up early.

As soon as I opened the door, I saw Anne.

"Good morning, Mom." Anne's curved eyebrows and gentle appearance always reminded me of the celestial child with the halo above their head.

over the child's dream. I smiled through the guilt and walked her down the stairs, asking her, "You don't have school today, why are you up so early?" "Mom, you forgot that Dad appointed me to take charge of the Culture City project. I skimmed through some materials last night, but I couldn't get many references since this is the company's first time doing such a project.

was already waiting at the door when we arrived at the end of

"Mommy, I'll get going then. I won't be joining

some breakfast before

Mom. I'm not hungry.

out the door. She didn't even look

Josiah, signaling for him to take care of Anne. He left

steps to the dining table felt like an eternity. Stressing myself out over Anne's future made me jittery, but the truth was that she grew well. She had the

innocence of children crushed my

to support Anne's first

Furthermore, I wasn't an ignorant parent who would only dote on children. "What's making you so happy?" Hendrix asked as he came down the stairs, the sounds of slippers and wooden floors

how to read minds?

up at all and replied,

he was aware that Anne had gone

not telling you. Sᴇaʀᴄh

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