Chapter 144

Steven held himself back eventually. Jessica said softly and sweetly, "I'm so happy right now." Steven responded perfunctorily, "Me, too." … As usual, I was up early to wake Willow. After Willow left her room, she immediately went to find Zane, and we ran several laps around the yard. Then, I accompanied Willow to take a bath. After several days of training, Willow had gotten used to it. Now, though she was tired after running, she could still chatter with me. She stood obediently as I bathed her. "Mommy." I continued cleaning her up. "Mm?" "I feel like I'm different lately," Willow said happily. I asked in surprise, "How so?" Willow gave me an example. "Before I started training, if someone said something terrible to me, I would sulk and feel really sad. Now, when they bully me, I just think that once my body is stronger and I know how to fight, I'll beat them all up one by one." Willow said with a smile, "Then, I'd be happy." "That's right." I helped her put on her cloth