Jude placed Juniper on her lap and asked her, “Juniper, are you unhappy? If you don’t want to talk with your mommy, you can always tell me about it.”
Upon hearing that, Juniper lowered her gaze and fell into a short silence. “Aunt Jude, too many things have happened after we moved here. Did Mommy tell you about Mr. Handsome?”
“Yes, she did. I know everything that has happened over here. Just tell me what’s on your mind.” “Jameson Fowler has not come to school for two days. I heard that he is sick from high fever, and I am worried about him.”
Coincidentally, Selena was done with the dishes and came out just in time to overhear Juniper’s words.
“Mommy told me that their adult problems have nothing to do with us kids. To be honest, I am not mad at the twins anymore, but I still pretend like I do. However, he’s sick now and I am very worried. I want to visit him but I am afraid to ask Mommy.”
Selena stood there frozen in surprise and did not take another step forward.
A child’s world is full of innocence. As much as Selena wanted to protect Juniper’s innocence, visiting Jameson would mean meeting Pierre again. Unfortunately, it was not the right time for them to meet each other.
When Jude heard that, she flashed a comforting smile at Juniper. “Maybe he will get better by tomorrow. Don’t you think so? If he is sick, he might infect you when you visit him. And if you fall sick too, your mommy will be very worried.”
Of course, Jude understood the complications that might arise, so she tried her best to talk Juniper out of visiting her friend.
Although Juniper was disappointed, she still nodded obediently at Jude. “Alright.”
At night, after Juniper fell asleep, Selena slumped onto the sofa in a wistful mood. Jude joined her and gave her a comforting pat on the shoulder.
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