Chapter 218

Willow nodded vigorously. If her mom suddenly said she had to leave and handed her over to someone else, Willow would have cried her eyes out. But Penelope seemed so unfazed. Thus, Willow couldn't help but admire her. Penelope puffed out her chest with confidence. "I think so, too." Then, she grabbed Willow's hand and started showing off how much Suzy loved her. She talked about how Suzy couldn't let go of her last night, hugging her the whole time and showering her with kisses. Penelope sighed. "My mom says she's working hard to make money, so she can buy me a house and save a few million dollars for me. That way, even if I don't find a good job when I graduate, I'll still have an easier life. But…" Her voice dropped to a whisper. "I just wish she wouldn't put so much pressure on herself. If she tires herself out, it'll break my heart." Willow's expression turned sad, too. I sat beside them, propping my chin in my hand as I watched their interaction. The way kids talk was so s