Valda can relate to this. When her parents passed away, relatives, teachers, and classmates were all very careful around her, but they also talked behind her back.
Actually, she was very clear about what they were saying and discussing.
At that time, she seemed to have become someone special, who didnât fit in with those around her.
âSimon, we canât stop others from discussing whatever they want, but we can make ourselves stronger.
We can confidently express our own thoughts and not avoid interacting with people because of fear or annoyance. If you do, youâll only become more and more avoidant in the future,â said Valda.
Simon was listening, but itâs unclear how much he actually absorbed.
Valda didnât expect the child to understand everything at once, as many things require gradual guidance.
âThereâs one more thing thatâs very important,â Valda couldnât help but say. âSimon, in the future, you must learn to distinguish right from wrong. Donât let appearances blind you and make decisions that youâll regret for the rest of your life. In this world, there are some things that can be corrected, like mistakes that can be erased with an eraser and replaced with the correct answer. But there are some things that cannot be corrected. Once you make a choice, you canât turn back.â
âLike my dad and mom?â Simon asked.
Valda didnât say directly, but instead said, âIf we think someone else is wrong, then in the future, we should try to avoid making the same mistake ourselves.â
Simon listened, seeming to be deep in thought.
They arrived at their destination, a tall tower by a lake in Deer Capital.
The three of them strolled by the lake and then climbed the tower together.
Since Simon had been there before, he acted as a tour guide and showed Valda and Brian around the scenery.
When they reached the top of the tower, Brian saw that there were amulets for sale, so he bought three.
One for each of them.
Valda looked at the amulet in her hand with some surprise, then looked at Brian.
âWhatâs wrong? Donât you like it?â he asked.
âNo, itâs just that I donât think youâre the kind of person who would buy something like this,â Valda said.
âMaybe itâs because sometimes people become more superstitious about things they care about,â murmured Brian. And she, the one he cared about, âI hope this amulet can really keep you safe and protect you from disasters.â
Valda smiled at the words and said, âThen Iâll keep this safe.â
Then she squatted down again and said to Simon, âYou also need to keep this safe. Uncle Brian bought it for us specifically to keep us safe.â
The little one looked at the peace charm for a moment, then raised their head and looked at Brian. âI also want to buy one for my mommy. Uncle Brian, can you give it to her when you see her?â
Brian paused for a moment and said, âI can help you pass it on to your momâs friend, who can then give it to your mom.â
âUncle Brian, arenât you my mommyâs friend? Dad told me that you saved mommy,â Simon asked.
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