Chapter 723

"Just two days? Why don't you stay a little longer? I had been so busy taking care of Charles' mother that I didn't get to spend time with you back at San Angelino. Now that I've had the pleasure of running into you today, I won't let you go so easily!" Wendy declared solemnly, clutching Naomi's hand. There was no room for a debate here. Naomi knew that Wendy would say this. Despite only meeting Wendy once before, she could already tell that Wendy was extremely warm and welcoming. It was one thing to visit Willowstown without letting Wendy know, but another thing entirely now that they had run into each other. "Well, Mrs. Ward, I just returned to Horizon City after finishing my work in Herland, and I promised I'd return home as soon as I settled my business here in Willowstown so I could spend time with my parents. I've been in Herland for a long time, and I miss my parents. I can't wait to go home and see them. I promise I'll return here to see you again, Mrs. Ward." Naomi would n