Yearning Bonds: Unexpected Visits

Pippa heard Estella’s sobs as soon as she entered the cla*sroom. She quickly looked over, only to see the little girl crying her heart out with a tearful face.

“What’s wrong, Essie?” Pippa hurried to the little girl’s side.

Estella simply continued crying without saying a word.

Beside her, Yoel obediently stood up and explained the situation to Pippa, “Ms. Ward, when cla*s was over, I wanted to invite Estella to play, but I seemed to have scared her.”

Soon, someone could not stand it and spoke up for Yoel. “It was Estella who hit Yoel first, but she ended up crying herself.”

Pippa listened to the children’s words, and understanding dawned upon her.

Having been Estella’s teacher for such a long time, she naturally was aware of the girl’s condition. Moreover, she had also noticed Estella’s gloomy mood for the past two days.

It should be as Yoel said. He scared Essie, so she hit him.

At that thought, Pippa looked at Yoel with concern. “Where did Estella hit you? Are you okay? Let me hav