Chapter 1488

"Hates… Mia..." Mia sobbed through hiccups, repeating those words. Willow knew that Mia couldn't say she hated Matthew since children's hearts were too pure and forgiving. Even when parents scolded or hit them, children would still lovingly throw themselves into their parents' arms the next moment. Mia was clearly hating herself, thinking she must be hateful for Matthew to dislike her so much. Willow's eyes reddened as she held Mia tight, whispering repeatedly, "Nobody hates you, Mia. You're the best, the very best..." From now on, she really couldn't harbor any hope about Matthew anymore. After all, those hopes would only turn into daggers that would pierce both her and Mia's hearts. After crying for a while, Mia actually fell asleep. Willow sat stiffly at the table as she picked up a piece of flatbread. She had outdone herself this time. It was the closest she'd ever gotten to Matthew's version. But Matthew never got to taste the flatbread she had made with her own hands. A