Chapter 121

Willow lifted her head, staring blankly at me.

I gently reassured her, "This way, we can directly ask the students what happened."

She still looked down, listless. "Actually, I wanted to ask them today, but I..."

She continued, "I just can't push myself to ask."

"It's okay." I understood. Given her condition, it couldn't be rushed. "We'll take our time. One day, you'll be able to do it."

Willow nodded earnestly with a hum.

In reality, what she hadn't told me was that she really envied those other children with friends.

Willow couldn't help but secretly wish she had a friend. If she could talk to others, she could probably make some good friends, too.

When Zane came back, he shook his head at me.

I felt a little heavy-hearted. It seemed like Holly didn't know the reason, either.

I held Willow's hand and led her to the car.

me and Zane. Even if

or middle school. She would likely be isolated and bullied without knowing how

her get better as soon as possible to prevent her

sat in the backseat and tentatively asked Willow, "How about we try talking to

gathered her courage

said, "How about you

she wanted to ask, like, "Mr. Cruze, have you eaten?

though her mouth opened, no sound

were immediately filled

get better. So, she felt like she had let me

were willing

I would be disappointed, but I encouraged her instead. She hesitantly

I reassured her, "Yes!"

brightened

...

the side of the road, watching the car disappear

her arms and sneered, "Are you

to the supermarket earlier, and Steven had

of sight, Zachary

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