Chapter 30

She would never shy away from a challenge or care much about what the other kids thought of her.

Suddenly, she found it hard to let go of Charlene, clinging to her without wanting to release her grip. "Mommy..."

"Yeah?" Charlene embraced her back. "What's up?"

"I was thinking..."

It had been a while since she last enjoyed a meal cooked by Charlene, and she missed it. Just as she was about to express her thoughts, she remembered her plans to attend Vesta's game that evening. Her eyes flickered with hesitation before she let go of Charlene. "It's nothing."

A meal prepared by her mom could wait. There would always be another time. However, Vesta's games were not as frequent. Without much hesitation, she chose to go to Vesta's game.

"Okay, then you better head in. Don't keep your teacher waiting."