Chapter 709

"Willow?! Willow, is that really you?!" "Oh my goodness! Aunt Turner, Sister Agatha, everyone come quick! Willow's back! Willow's home!!" That shout set off a chain reaction. A crowd came pouring out of Green Mountain Sauce Factory in an instant. But they weren't just running over—they were shouting "Willow's back!" at the top of their lungs as they ran. The excited cries spread through the entire village like wildfire. Soon, every villager—young and old, men and women—began streaming out of their homes one after another. Philip and the Tom couple stood dumbfounded as the entire village population surrounded them in a tight circle. For once, Philip—who was always the center of attention whether in China or America—found himself completely ignored by the enthusiastic villagers. Every pair of eyes was fixed solely on the beautiful young girl, showering her with endless questions and excited chatter. "Willow, why did it take you so long to come back? Was life hard in the capital? Did you