Wendy always knew that Ray was very smart, but she was still astonished by Ray's high IQ.
It seemed that she needed to take Ray for a serious IQ test.
She wanted to officially determine his actual IQ score.
He didn't want to go to school and Wendy couldn't force him.
She was open-minded about this.
To her it meant the same thing whether he went to a mainstream school or chose to be tutored privately
at home.
The only disadvantage though was that he would not get the opportunity to socialize with other
children.
Wendy felt a little disappointed.
She had invested a great deal of time and effort in selecting the best school for Ray.
Now that he had made it abundantly clear that he was averse to going to a regular school, Wendy saw
no need to force the issue.
She sighed deeply and caressed his head.
"If you don't want to go to school, then don't go.You can study from home with a personal teacher.Just
tell me what books you like and I'll buy them for you."
"Okay!"
"It was a pity that Precious..."
"What?"
Upon hearing Precious''s name, Ray's ears pricked up and he looked up at Wendy.
"Mommy, what does it have to do with Precious?"
"I promised Uncle Ryan that you would accompany Precious to school.If you don't go, Precious will
have to go alone."
After Wendy returned the book to the bookshelf and turned around, she noticed Ray in serious
contemplation.
He seemed to be weighing options as he tapped his temple with his index finger.
"What's wrong?"
"Well..."
Ray lowered his eyes and said shyly, "Actually, I just realized that going to school is not such a bad
idea after all."
Wendy was stunned.
"What...?"
‘'Didn't he just say that kindergarten children were too childish? Was it because of Precious that he
changed his mind?’' Wendy mused.
"But didn't you just say that those children were childish?"
Upon hearing that, he raised his head, held her knees and said with twinkling eyes, "Mommy, I think I'm
also a little boy after all."
Wendy burst into peals of laughter.
Blushing, Ray continued, "Mommy..."
Wendy squatted down and asked, "Are you unhappy to let Precious go to school alone?"
"No, I'm not!"
Ray frowned and added, "I'm just a little worried.She is not so smart.What if she is bullied by those
children in the kindergarten? Mommy, although she is so chubby, she is weak and fragile.If she meets
some strong children, then she will be no match for them.They will make mincemeat of her!"
Wendy surveyed Ray's thin arms and legs.
Ray knew exactly what she was thinking.
"Who says I need to be strong and muscular to protect Precious? I can defeat those mischievous
children with my brains!"
Wendy was blown away.
She was pleasantly surprised by the boost of confidence her little boy displayed.
"Okay! Then you should be able to protect her well!"
"Of course I will!"
The new term had begun a few days earlier before Ray and Precious gained placement in the school.
After the enrollment procedures were completed, the two children entered the school.
The seven-day agreement between Wendy and Ryan hadn't reached its deadline yet, therefore, Ryan
continued avoiding seeing Wendy as he promised.
That morning, after he packed Precious's schoolbag, he stayed in the living room.
Precious happily hopped and skipped towards Ray in the No.2 Villa with her schoolbag on her back.
"Ray, are you all right?"
"Yes I am!"
Ray also carried a schoolbag identical to Precious's bag that Wendy had bought for them.
He ran to the door to meet Precious.
Co-incidentally both kids were dressed alike in denim coats and black pants.
These two children, dressed alike, carrying the same bags and of the same height could easily be
mistaken for twins.
Wendy's eyes softened.
"Goodbye, Auntie Wendy, we're off to school now."
"Okay!"
Wendy was overcome by sadness.
This was the first time that Ray had left her to go to somewhere alone since he was born.
Wendy's eyes glistened.
For the first time she could understand why some parents cried when they sent their children off to
school.
She sniffed, squatted in front of the two kids and said plainly, "You two must obey your teachers in
school.Don't be naughty.And make sure you eat on time and drink plenty of water! If anyone dares to
bully you, tell the teacher immediately.We are civilized people so don't get into a fight, okay?"
Precious kept nodding.
Ray also nodded and said, "Mommy, I know."
Wendy was still reluctant to leave.She held them lovingly in her arms and took them to the car.While
walking, she said, "If you are not feeling well, you must tell the teacher as soon as possible,
understand? Especially you, Ray, you are not in good health.You should keep the medicine with you
and take it on time, okay?"
"Okay!"
"At midday you have to nap with all the other children.If you feel uncomfortable with the quilt and pillow
from the school, you must tell me tonight when you come back.I will send your pillow and quilt to your
school."
"Okay!"
Finally, she walked to the car.
She put the two kids on the ground half-heartedly.
Ray wrapped his arms around her neck and kissed her hard on the face.
"Mommy, don't worry.I will take good care of myself and Precious."
"Okay!"
Precious kissed Wendy on the other cheek and grinned, revealing her white teeth.
"Auntie Wendy, don't worry.We will be fine!"
"Okay!"
"We are leaving now."
Precious waved her hand and said, "Goodbye."
"Bye!"
Long after the car had driven off, Wendy still stood there.
Her eyes were red.
Now, she really wanted to cry! Usually when Wendy left home to go shooting for her drama, Ray would
stay alone at home.
So she was used to being separated from him.
But this time was different.
Ray used to be at home.
This time, he went to a completely new place where he was expected to mingle with so many other
children.
She didn't know if he could get used to it.
She wondered if he would get along well with those children.
The more she thought about it, the more upset she felt.
All of a sudden, she heard someone cough behind her.
As soon as Wendy turned around, she saw Luke, casually dressed, standing behind her.She tried to
hide her tears and calmed down.She looked behind Luke subconsciously.
No one was behind him.
For a brief moment, she didn't know if she was disappointed or relieved.
"Why are you here?"
"I have been ordered to comfort you!"
Wendy was lost for words.
'Ordered?' She was baffled.
"Ryan said that he couldn't meet you now because of your agreement.He reckoned that you must be
very sad because this is the first time that Ray has been separated from you like this.So he sent me to
comfort you."
"Okay, I see!"
Wendy turned around and walked back, followed by Luke.
"Hey, Wendy! Wait a minute.I haven't conveyed Ryan's message to you."
Wendy rolled her eyes.
"Go ahead!"
"Ryan said that every type of love in this world is meant to unite people.But the only type of love that is
unique is the love a mother shows when she lets go of her child and sets him free to grow wings of his
own.Because some day, the child will grow up and will move farther and farther away from you."
'Damn! Was that meant to comfort me? It really doesn't help!' Wendy complained inwardly.
The more she listened, the more depressed she became.
"Ryan also said that only a loving couple can grow old together as they accompany each other on a
journey into eternity.He asked that you seriously consider being his wife!"
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