Chapter 121

Willow lifted her head, staring blankly at me. I gently reassured her, "This way, we can directly ask the students what happened." She still looked down, listless. "Actually, I wanted to ask them today, but I…" She continued, "I just can't push myself to ask." "It's okay." I understood. Given her condition, it couldn't be rushed. "We'll take our time. One day, you'll be able to do it." Willow nodded earnestly with a hum. In reality, what she hadn't told me was that she really envied those other children with friends. Willow couldn't help but secretly wish she had a friend. If she could talk to others, she could probably make some good friends, too. When Zane came back, he shook his head at me. I felt a little heavy-hearted. It seemed like Holly didn't know the reason, either. I held Willow's hand and led her to the car. Willow's situation was unique. She couldn't communicate with anyone except with me and Zane. Even if someone bullied her, she wouldn't tell the teacher. Und