Chapter 263

I spoke slowly and deliberately, "Think about what the dolls look like, and then imagine the person you want to talk to. If we were to custom-make a doll that looks like them, what would it be like?" Willow pondered seriously. "And then?" I smiled. "Once you have their doll image in your mind, won't you be able to talk to them normally?" "That's right!" Willow exclaimed in excitement, clearly not expecting such a clever solution. "But…" Her eyes sparkled mischievously, as if she were thinking of something playful. I quickly asked, "What is it?" Willow giggled happily. "Doesn't that mean everyone in the world becomes a doll in my eyes?" Seeing her expectant expression, I played along. "Exactly! It's a doll world just for you." Willow became even more excited. … Zane sat in the living room, quietly waiting for Annalise. In the past, Annalise would come out every evening to chat with him for a while. "She's putting Willow to bed and probably won't be coming out," Milton said,