"Just go ahead," Hazel said quickly.

"Don't be nervous." Jennie's look softened a little. She sighed. "I am old, and I don't want to worry too much about young people like you. Joshua loves you very much. I feel like a mom to him. I only hope that you continue to believe in him in the future. No matter what happens, please stand by him always."

Although she had only seen Hazel twice, Jennie observed how much Joshua cared about Hazel. Hazel was the only girl who could make Joshua smile.

Jennie ...