It was a universal rule that with great power came great responsibility, and Eddy was no exception.
As a child of the Fu Family, the little boy was born rich and enjoyed immense respect and attention.
However, he was not destined to have true friends.
People befriended him for his wealth and position. Eddy dealt with flattery and hypocrisy every day and
had no true friends whom he could count on.
Anne and Kevin knew that people would try being in Eddy's good books. However, they didn't pay any
attention to it because their son had never mentioned fake friends. Moreover, he was still in
kindergarten; kids were innocent. Their minds didn't work in cunning ways like adults.
But that didn't mean that their parents were innocent too. Some of them forced their kids to hang out
with Eddy.
Anne shook her head and sighed. She had also suspected Ella's intention of getting close to them.
"Don't worry. Eddy will convince her. Let's wait here." Anne squatted down and smiled at her children
concernedly.
Being a mother, she couldn't stop worrying about her kids. Anne wanted her children to live a peaceful
life without having to carry the label as the descendants of the Fu Family.
But that was impossible.
Eddy caught up with Ella and grabbed her hand.
The little girl turned her crying face arrogantly, ignoring Eddy.
"Please don't cry," begged he.
"Why do you even care?" Ella tried wriggling her hand out of Eddy's hold, but the boy was strong. She
couldn't free herself from his vice-like grip.
"Ella, I'm sorry. I was wrong," Eddy finally spoke, mustering all his courage.
Ella's jaw dropped in shock; she looked at him in disbelief.
She had known Eddy for a long time; the boy never apologized to anyone. However, he was begging
her to forgive him.
Eddy was embarrassed to admit his mistake. However, the astonishment on Ella's face made him feel
better. Moreover, it was a mere apology. Owning up to one's mistakes was the right thing.
"I thought you were stupid and would never figure out the real reason why I am cold to everyone. But I
was wrong.
You are right, Ella. I am the heir of the Fu Family, and I will inherit the property in the future.
Considering the growth of the AN Group, it would undoubtedly be the biggest company in the city when
I grow up.
I don't trust the people around me; I can't tell who is sincere, and who is fake. I don't want to get hurt,
so I don't open up to anyone.
But I didn't think that you would try hard to be my friend. I don't doubt you now."
Eddy shook his head sincerely. "If I did, then I wouldn't have agreed when my mom offered to pick you
up."
The little boy had secretly talked to his father about Ella. Kevin told him that Colin was a capable
businessman and that Ella had no necessity to befriend him for his power. Therefore, Eddy trusted her.
"Sorry, I misunderstood your intention. It was my fault, and I apologize for that. Will you please forgive
me?" Eddy said sincerely and looked into her eyes.
Ella blinked as she continued to look at Eddy with disbelief. She could see the sincerity in his eyes.
Eddy, the usually arrogant and rude boy, had apologized to her. She couldn't fathom what was
happening.
Everything felt like a dream.
She put her hand on her waist and pinched it to check if this was happening for real. However, the pain
revealed that she wasn't dreaming.
Eddy had realized his mistakes and was apologizing to her.
Ella remained silent, trying to figure out the jumble of thoughts in her head.
"Hello?" Eddy snapped his fingers to get her attention.
"All right, since you have realized your mistakes, I forgive you. I am not a mean girl." Ella shrugged
casually. "Besides, my dad told me that girls should be generous."
She smiled and withdrew her hand. It was only then that Eddy realized that he was still holding her
hand. The boy unclasped his fingers as his face flushed with embarrassment.
Ella noticed the change in his expression. She shook her head and poked his cheek with her finger.
She had never done this before because Eddy had always been cold to her.
Now that they had sorted out their differences, her gesture seemed more intimate.
Eddy's eyes widened in shock. He rubbed his cheek where Ella had poked him.
The girl was still smiling at him. He blinked in confusion, wondering what was going on.
"Eddy, your face is red like a tomato,"
Ella remarked, cocking her head to the side.
Unable to hide his embarrassment anymore, Eddy turned on his heels and left quickly.
Ella knitted her brows and watched the boy leave. She couldn't understand him.
Sensing that no one was watching them, she gritted her teeth and followed Eddy.
Anne arched an eyebrow as she watched the two kids walking towards them. She was curious to find
out what had happened. However, a knowing smile crept onto her lips when she saw Eddy's red face.
She chose to remain silent.
Eddy was a precocious kid; he understood what his mother was thinking. "The event will start soon.
Let's go," he reminded, rolling his eyes.
Everyone was busy gawking at them that they had almost forgotten about the Children's Day
celebration.
Anne smiled and nodded at him before holding Sally's hand. "All right, let's go and check out what
performances and events your teachers have arranged."
Everyone nodded and followed her.
Anne's entry with her kids caught everyone's attention. There were still people trying talking to her, but
she didn't give them the chance to approach her. She walked into the auditorium, ignoring their
inquisitive eyes.
Anne took the center seat, and the four kids sat beside her.
Simon and Sally had never gone to the school before, so they were excited to see the decoration. Their
eyes widened as they inspected every inch of the room.
"We all have gathered here to celebrate Children's Day. This is an opportunity for parents to
understand their kids better and spend more time with them..."
The teacher spoke at length about the importance of childhood and how children had the power to
change the world.
"Momma, will I go to this kindergarten when I grow up?" Simon asked Anne.
Anne pursed her lips and thought about it. This was the best kindergarten in A City, and Selma would
enroll Simon in this school.
"If nothing goes wrong, you will also study here." She nodded.
"If Simon studies here, then I will also join this school. I want to have a good look at this place," Sally
chimed in.
Anne couldn't help but laugh. It was a normal school with tables and chairs; Anne wondered what Sally
wanted to look at.
However, she wouldn't stop her little girl if she wanted to check out the place.
"All these years, celebrating Children's Day has been about watching the kids perform on stage.
However, we have planned something different this time,"
the teacher continued.
Anne arched an eyebrow and listened carefully to find out what was new this time.
"We haven't organized any performance today. But we are going to fulfill our children's wishes by taking
them to the amusement park."
The teacher grinned, waiting for the parents' reaction. "Children don't have big dreams and wishes.
They want small things that parents find difficult to fulfill. We all live busy lives and don't have the time
to take our kids out to have fun. Now that you all have joined us today, let's make their dream come
true. They'd be happy to spend time with their parents."
The teacher had spoken the truth. Parents were too busy, making ends meet, and never had the time
to play with their kids or take them on holidays.
Since it was Children's Day, their only purpose was to make children happy.
It didn't matter whether they took them to the movies or the amusement park as long as the children
got what they wanted.
"No wonder the teacher asked us to write our wishes on the paper." Ella clapped her hands excitedly.
Anne looked at the teacher in awe.
Expensive kindergarten had their benefits. Every penny of the fee was worth it, for the school
respected the children's thoughts.
"All right, then. Have a good day, and please take care of your children. We are leaving soon." The
teacher smiled, waving the microphone in her hand.
Looking at the four kids, Anne shook her head helplessly. She had thought that they would end up
watching some shows or events but didn't expect to go to the amusement park.
She had to be extra cautious today because it was her responsibility to take care of the children.
"Kids, hurry up. Let's go!" Anne waved her hand.
The children stood up and ran out happily. The school had organized a bus for them, but the parents
had come by car. They chose to take their children in their own vehicle.
The teachers understood the situation and let the parents pick their mode of transportation.
Anne ushered the children into her car.
The school bus stayed in the parking lot, for all the parents left in their own vehicle.
Soon, everyone arrived at the park and got out of their cars.
Children squealed with joy. Laughter filled the air as all the kids dragged their parents to play with them.
No one tried accosting Anne as they were busy with their kids. Feeling a strange sense of freedom, she
took a deep breath and smiled at Ella. "What would you like to play, honey?"
Sally curled her lips in disdain. Usually, everyone paid attention to her and asked what she liked.
However, she was disappointed in her mother for questioning Ella instead of her.
Ella was touched by Anne's gesture. She bit her lip and looked at her.
"Don't be shy, little girl. What would you like to play?" Anne smiled, stroking her hair.
"Auntie..." Ella called hesitantly. "If my mother was still with me, will she also be this good to me?"
Her innocent words pricked Anne's heart.
She felt sorry for Ella.
Colin had told that his wife had sacrificed her life to give birth to Ella. Moreover, the man was busy with
work and didn't have the time to be there for his daughter.
Ella was a happy girl, but deep in her heart, she longed for love and warmth. She wanted to spend time
with her parents.
Anne saw herself in the little girl.
Ella didn't have a mother, while she didn't have a father.
Anne took a deep breath and squatted beside Ella before glancing at Eddy.
The boy's eyes were filled with sorrow. Anne knew that he felt sorry for Ella.
She didn't know what had happened between the two kids, but one thing seemed obvious: Eddy had a
change of attitude towards Ella.
"Ella, if you don't mind, you can call me Mom." Anne didn't know why she said that. The words had
spilled out of her mouth on their own accord.
The four kids widened their eyes and stared at Anne in shock.
Ella's mouth popped open. Tears had gathered in her eyes.
Anne had been kind to her right from the moment they met. The way she looked at her and took care of
her sparked up an unattainable desire in Ella's innocent heart. She, too, wanted a
mother.
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