Chapter 3036

The exposed truth must have hit Harry hard.

"I don't want a new mom," Hayden said. "I don't want to stay at home or go to school. It feels like everyone is overly careful around me, whispering behind my back. They think I don't know what they're talking about, but I do!"

Coco could relate. When her parents had just passed away, her relatives, the teachers, and students at school treated her with the same cautiousness while still gossiping behind her back. She knew exactly what they were saying and discussing. At that time, she felt out of place with everyone around her.

"Hayden, we can't stop others from gossiping, but we can make ourselves stronger," Coco said. "We can openly express our thoughts. We shouldn’t avoid interacting with people because of our fear or annoyance. Otherwise, you'll only become a hermit."

Hayden listened, though it was unclear how much he had understood.

Coco didn't expect the child to fully understand her words right away. He needed more guidance from the peo