Chapter 1284

Caroline did not pull away from Joey's grasp, but neither did she hold Joey's hand. She sighed softly, her teary eyes heavy with remembrance. "Joey, you and Willow are so different. Willow was naturally forgiving, kind, and humble. She would never be so aggressive. "Never mind. I shouldn't expect anything... You're just..." At most, Joey might only have a fragment of Willow's soul or a trace of her consciousness. And even that might be wishful thinking. Caroline just missed her Willow so desperately that she had convinced herself some small part of her daughter still existed in this world. She had missed so many years of Willow's life and had never properly cared for her. That was why Joey's appearance felt like a chance for her to make amends to Willow. And so, she had wanted to give Joey the best of everything. Joey's expression worsened at Caroline's words, her tears falling harder. "Mom, I'm not being aggressive. I just care so much about your gifts. I treasure every single