Chapter 1813

"Why do you want to spend more time with me?" Fred asked, looking at the little girl standing in front of him.

"Because I like you! I want to spend more time with you," Jacqueline replied.

"Just because I can play the piano?" Fred asked.

"Well…" Jacqueline had a thoughtful look on her face. "I do like you because you play the piano well, but it's not just that… There are other kids who play the piano well too, but I don't like them as much."

"What if you don't like me as much one day? Would you want to be with me less?" the boy asked in a low voice. He masked his feelings, not showing any expression on his face, but his wringing hands gave away his nervousness.

"There's no way I don't like Fred!" Jacqueline spoke with certainty, "I said I'd always be with you, so you have to stay with me!"

Always? How long would this last? Fred pondered.

"Come! I'll play a new song for you!" Jacqueline said, dragging Fred to the main building again. Fred did not resist this time and followed J