Alitzel Williams was silent for a moment, her eyes narrowing as she rose with authority, "It's all because Hope Williams has been lingering around the Lewis Family, dead set on seducing Waylon. At first, I thought she was a kind-hearted girl, but you never really know someone just by their appearance. I never expected her to be so scheming. I absolutely won't let her get close to Waylon again."
Joy Ward, her plan having succeeded, wore a triumphant smile, feeling thoroughly satisfied. She immediately rose to follow Alitzel, affectionately taking her hand and said softly, "Aunt, don't be upset. Hope isn't worth it."
"Joy, it's only you who truly loves Waylon, asking nothing in return. There aren't many girls like you left."
Joy's lips pressed together as a soft, tender smile spread across her face. She couldn't help but glance upstairs—a subtle gesture that laid bare the little girl's crush in the most obvious way.
Alitzel smiled, "If you want to go, then go."