The person took Jason and the rest to a private room. They respectfully opened the door.
However, when Jason, Grace, and the rest went in, they found that Philip Barlow was the only one in the private room. William was not there.
Jasper Reedâs expression, which had been full of expectation, instantly sank. âWhereâs William? Why isnât he here?â Jasper asked anxiously.
âWilliam has a class today and canât come, but he knew you were coming and asked me to take good care of you,â Philip Barlow replied to Jasper with a smile.
Jasper said, âWhere is he having his class? Iâll go to him. I have something to give him in person, and I want to apologize to him. I⦠I found out he didnât push Nelson down the stairs but saved him instead.
Otherwise, Nelson would have been shot with an air gun.â
Philip Barlow raised his eyebrows and looked at Jason and Grace.
Grace then told Philip Barlow about what exactly had happened. âItâs a misunderstanding. Everyone misunderstood William. I came over to talk to William about this, and the two children want to apologize to him as well.â
Philip Barlow smiled slightly and said, âItâs good that everything has been cleared up. Iâll tell William that you apologized when I get back.â
With that said, he looked at Jasper Reed. âIf you have something give to William, I can pass it to him.â
âPass it?â Jasper froze for a moment before shaking her head. She wanted to hand her apology card to William in person.
More importantly, she wanted to see William.
âUncle Barlow, I want to see William. Tell me where heâs taking his class. I⦠Iâll go and find him!â
Jasper pleaded with him. Her big almond-shaped eyes were already a little wet with anxiety.
Philip Barlow gazed at the little girl in front of him. She was pretty but not exactly stunning. However, his only son cared very much about this little girl.
âDoes my son long for this kid because she⦠showed my son kindness when he was at his worst?
âIt seems a little dangerous.â
Then, Philip Barlow said slowly, âLetâs just say that William doesnât wish to see you right now. I had arranged for him to come here with me today, and I helped him take a day off from his class, but he would rather go there than come here. You neednât go look for him.â
Jasper widened her eyes with surprise on her face. â1le⦠He doesnât want to see us?â
âYeah, even though youâve found out you misunderstood him, whatâs done is done. Heâs upset that he was misunderstood, so he doesnât want to see you for a while. How about this? Iâll ask him if he wants to meet you after some time. If he wants to meet you, Iâll bring him to Emerald City to meet you. What do you think?â Philip Barlow spoke kindly, looking just like a kind uncle.
Jason narrowed his eyes, understanding that Philip Barlow was trying to cut off contact between the children so that their affection for each other would fade naturally. When they saw each other less, they would be less important to each other.
Speaking of which, Philip Barlow had the same idea. Neither of them wanted their children to be close with each other.