Chapter 198

Bethany curiously asked again, "Willy, why are you in such a hurry to grow up?" "Madam Lydia said that I can have my own home when I grow up," Willow answered, anticipation written all over her face. However, Bethany didn't quite understand. Wasn't it easier for younger children to be adopted? While she puzzled over it, she felt someone tugging at the hem of her shirt from behind. Bethany turned and saw a girl who looked around 11 or 12, likely the oldest among the children. "Willy has a heart condition, so no one wants to adopt her," the girl explained in a hushed tone. A sharp pang shot through Bethany's heart. She finally understood why Willow stayed close to her while the other children were off playing. She flashed a gentle smile at the older kid before turning to pull Willow into a gentle embrace. "Madam Lydia is right. You can have whatever you want when you grow up and become independent." At that moment, the spirited boy gazed at Willow seriously and piped up, "I'll