Chapter 32

Willow looked upset. Sniffling, she said, "I woke up and couldn't see Mommy. I thought you didn't want me anymore, Mommy." I held Willow's hand and brought her to the living room. She sat down on the couch and couldn't hold back her tears. As I wiped away Willow's tears, I said gently, "It's Mommy's fault. I woke up early and wanted to make breakfast for you, but I forgot that you will be upset if you can't see me." With teary eyes, Willow gazed at me and asked, "Really?" "Of course! So let's not cry anymore, okay?" I said. Willow lightly nodded and stopped crying. Then, she jumped into my arms. "But Mommy, it's tiring to prepare breakfast in the morning. I want you to sleep more." Since someone else was already making breakfast, I didn't have to do their job. I lightly rubbed Willow's head and said, "That's sweet of you, Willow." Upon hearing that, Willow smiled shyly. Now that Willow was cheered up again, I asked, "Shall we wash up now?" Willow jumped off the couch and said,