Once William returned to Deer City, his status would change dramatically.
However, William was still here, and Philip Barlow surprised her by not taking him away by force.
Even so, she knew that the boy would return to Deer City one day.
William looked a little nervous. He had a feeling Grace knew his father had come looking for him.
However, he never told anyone!
âOkay,â he answered softly.
Once they arrived at Reed Residence, Jasper took William to the piano room to practice.
The huge piano room had become their private domain.
Jasper and William played three pieces by Beethoven.
It would have been difficult for even two adults, let alone two children. However, the two cooperated well with each other. Four little hands moved quickly on the piano keys without a single mistake.
When they stopped playing, the beautiful sound seemed to still echo throughout the room.
Jasper had a fun time. She turned to William with a smile. âI enjoy playing with you the most. Itâs much more interesting than playing with adults.â
Although she had played with teachers and adults who played the piano better than her or William, she was always bored.
However, playing the piano with William made her happy. She would want to continue playing with him.
However, what she said did not make William as happy as usual. He said gloomily instead, âDo youâ¦
only enjoy playing the piano with me?â
âNo, I like you too!â said Jasper Reed.
âWhat do you like about me?â asked William.
âI like that you play the piano, and I like that you uh⦠look so cute you look like a doll. Itâs also comfortable to hold you to sleep at night. Besides, youâre nice to meâ¦â Jasper counted with her fingers and finally concluded, âIn short, I like all of you!â
âSo do you like me more than Nelson, or do you like Nelson more?â he asked. The thought of her holding Nelson Corbyn while crying upset him.
However, he had no idea then that the emotion was called⦠jealousy!
Jasper blinked with confusion on her face. âI donât know which one of you I like better. I like you, but I also like Nelson!â
Disappointment flashed across Williamâs little face, and he suddenly hugged Jasper Reed. The two small bodies hugged each other in front of the piano.
âCan you⦠like me more?â he muttered. He wanted to be her favorite.
âWhy?â she asked in confusion.
He hesitated for a moment before finally saying what was on his mind. âBecause I like you, Jasper.â He liked her more than anything else in the world.
Jasper mumbled, âI think I like both of you. Why donât I try to like you more in the future?â
William widened his eyes and looked at Jasper with surprise. âThen you must keep your word. You canât lie!â