Chapter 419

He wanted to agree, but thinking of Wyneth's sad face and how she cried until her eyes were swollen on her birthday, he finally said, "Ma'am, if you want to know more about me, I can tell you. Wyn may be young, but she's smart; I treat her like a sister."

There was silence on the other end before the voice replied, "I don't think that's necessary. After all, we're moving soon, and she won't come to see you again. I hope you understand what I said earlier."

Hayden was quiet for a long time, then asked, "Does she know?"

"I'm her mother, and I have the right to make decisions for her until she's grown up," the woman said firmly.

Hayden frowned and replied, "But even as family, you should respect what she wants."

"What she wants?" she snapped. "She's just a kid; what does she know? Let's all act grown-up here. There's no need for arguing. My daughter will be just fine in the future, and I hope you won't bother her again."

The call ended. Hayden stood at the school gate for a long tim