All of a sudden.
Ashley saw something different in Emily's eyes right in front of her.
It was a look she never had before!
Even Stephanie and Gillian were stunned!
OMG!
It was that arrogant look that Ashley had when she played the witch earlier!
Then, the next moment, Emily's eyes changed to another look, a murderous one.
Holy crap!
Emily was actually imitating Ashley just now!
Ashley was dumbstruck and took a while to come back to her senses.
Stephanie was excited inside but didn't dare to show it on her face. She cautiously said, "Emily likes acting just like us, right?"
Emily looked up at her but didn't say anything, burying her face in Ashley's chest instead.
In that moment, Ashley felt a mix of emotions, hugging Emily tightly with tears in her eyes.
She was sincerely grateful for Stephanie's idea.
It actually worked!
Could it be that her daughter was born with a talent for acting?
But she didn't want her daughter to follow her own path!
Her life had been too painful, and she didn't want her daughter's future to be filled with the same pain.
Seemingly sensing her sadness, Stephanie and Gillian stood up and said, "Take a break, we'll go out and buy some groceries and cook lunch for you."
Ashley smiled bitterly, "Thanks..."
Looking at her daughter in her arms, Ashley hugged and kissed her again and again. Finally, she took a deep breath and let it out.
With the help of Gillian, Stephanie prepared dinner for everyone.
After they finished eating, they had to return to school.
At the dinner table, Ashley seemed lost in thought.
Emily sat beside her, eating her meal attentively.
Feeling a bit down, Stephanie said, “Thank you, Ms. Ashley, for teaching us so much."
Ashley gave a bitter smile, "I should thank you guys. If it weren't for your help, Emily's improvement wouldn't be so obvious."
"Actually, we didn't do much. It's your excellent acting that attracted Emily, and it just so happens she's very interested in it, that's why there's some improvement." Said Stephanie.
"Yeah, Ms. Ashley! We're so happy that Emily has made progress... Don't worry, we'll visit Emily often and keep her company." Said Gillian.
Ashley suddenly stood up and said, “Steph, come with me for a moment, I have something to say to you."
Stephanie paused, then stood up and said, "Alright, Ms. Morris."
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