Looking at the swelling on Nelsonâs face, Grace was relieved to learn that it was nothing but skÃn trauma.
However, upon the sight of the wounds on Nelson Corbynâs face, Jasper Reedâs pretty almondâshaped eyes welled up with tears before she started crying.
She shocked everyone there.
After all, the one with the red and swollen face had not cried yet, but she, who was not hurt at all, was crying.
The little one not only cried but also grabbed Nelson Corbyn with both hands.
âDonât cry. Donât cry!â Nelson Corbyn hastened to comfort her.
Grace also said, âWhat happened? Jasper, why are you crying?â
âI just think⦠Nelson must be in so much pain!â The little one sobbed. It used to hurt so much when her mother hit her on the palm because she did something wrong.
However, her palm only reddened a little, unlike Nelsonâs face.
âIt doesnât hurt. Stop crying,â said Nelson Corbyn.
Jasper blinked, tears still hanging from her lashes. âReally?â
âYeah, it just looks a little red and swollen. It doesnât hurt anymore,â said Nelson Corbyn. It still hurt, but he did not want Jasper to be sad.
Nelson Corbyn said as he wiped Jasper Reedâs tears with a tissue.
Jasper sniffed before finally lifting her little hand to touch Nelson Corbynâs cheek. âDoes it really not hurt?â
âYes, it doesnât hurt. Jasper, thank you!â Nelson Corbyn said with a smile. Jasperâs tears melted his heart.
âIf anyone beats Nelson up in the future, Iâll help you beat them! Daddy has asked someone to teach me selfâdefense. Iâll protect Nelson!â Jasper said seriously.
Nelson Corbyn said, âThatâs great. Iâm counting on it! Iâll protect Jasper too!â
He also made a promise.
Mick Reed looked at Nelson Corbyn thoughtfully as if thinking of something. Meanwhile, William looked at Jasper without blinking for a long while before lowering his head. His pearly whites bit his lower lip firmly.
After leaving the store and getting into the car, William still kept his head down.
Mick Reed suddenly asked Grace, âMommy, why would someone hurt Nelson? Is it just because he canât hear?â
Grace thought about it before saying, âBecause some people feel superior and look down on those with defects. I donât want you to be like them.â
Mick Reed and Jasper obediently nodded their little heads.
Grace touched Williamâs tiny head again. âWilliam, whatâs come over you? Youâve been keeping your head down ever since getting into the car. Is there something on your mind?â
William looked up at Grace and shook his head obediently. âNo, I have nothing on my mind.â
Grace smiled gently. âThen I hope you can remember what I just said. Even if youâre superior one day, donât look down on those who are weaker than you, okay?â
She knew that the child in front of her was from the Barlow family of Deer City. Since Philip Barlow had come to look for him, he must be confident in retrieving him.
Besides, Philip Barlow did not have any children, so William was his only child for now.