Chapter 124

Gavin fell silent.

I had no intention of wasting any more time on him, so I withdrew my mocking gaze and continued walking with Willow.

Frustrated, Willow grumbled, "Mommy, I really don't like that guy."

"When your ex-husband hurt you, none of them spoke up for you," she continued, her voice growing bitter. "And now that you're doing better, they're all coming to criticize you!" She glared back at Gavin, her anger evident. "Who do they think they are?"

She was standing up for me. I couldn't spoil the moment. "You're right."

Willow's expression turned sad. "I really wish I could talk to other people. Then, I could defend you, Mommy!"

I played along with her words. "Then, you'll have to try your best."

Willow looked up at me.

I pretended to be troubled and said, "Life is long, and there will always be people criticizing me. I really hope you can speak up for me one day."

Willow's face became serious as she said, "Mommy, I will never let you down!"

I beamed with

She nodded.

feeling

the street.

...

Annalise's retreating

loved Steven so much,

long time, then he decided to tell Steven

the phone, his voice filled with curiosity.

for Annalise, though he hadn't fully realized it yet. If he told Steven this

company, Steven would probably get over the heartbreak quickly. Maybe

paused for a moment before saying, "I ran

up. "Which

hearing about Annalise's whereabouts would surely make Steven want to rush over to her-even if it was just to create a chance

Steven responded lazily, "Oh."

him clearly. "She seemed to

been dumped over Steven's head, and he snapped to

about him. However he couldn't comprehend

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