Chapter 12

Willow stood up, bringing over a basin of water. She then forcefully grabbed Jason's small hand and placed it into the water. The dirty little hand instantly turned the clean water black. Willow was very gentle in her movements, her voice even more tender. It made Jason think he was still in a dream. "Remember to wash your hands before eating, otherwise you may fall ill with a stomachache. And look at this little face of yours, you're like a little dirty kitten. Did you eat an egg pancake or have you been playing in the mud?" Jason was totally dumbfounded, feeling the warmly soft pair of hands gently washing his small hand, lightly wiping his little face with a towel. He felt like he was stepping on clouds, floating so high that he had forgotten who he was. In the past, whenever Willow touched him, he would tremble in fear. His heart always filled with terror and resentment. But at this moment, the touch of Willow's warm and white fingers made him feel an indescribable comfort. Even wh