Chapter 1612

Chapter 1612 I Would Be Sensitive

Athena could sense Iris' fear and helplessness. She had almost been strangled by her own mother.

She didn't return home for several days, but her father and grandmother completely disregarded her.

Iris' decision to study abroad showed that her young heart had turned cold.

She now only felt fear towards her family and lacked any trace of love.

"Once you've cried enough, we'll start preparing for your overseas studies." Athena gently wiped away

Iris' tears. "I will handle everything else for you."

"Mrs. Crawford, I will be sensible. I will remember all you and Mr. Crawford spend on me, and when I

grow up, I will repay you!" Iris trembled all over.

She might have cried too distressed.

The bruises on her neck appeared even more shocking and distressing.

"You may think about it in the future." Athena's tone grew softer. "Think about where you want to go."

Iris calmed down a bit and sniffled before saying somewhat awkwardly, "I don't really understand these

things, Mrs. Crawford... Can you help me choose?"

"Is it okay if I select a few countries for you, and then during your free time, you can learn about the

customs and traditions of those countries and choose one that you like?" Athena suggested.

Iris nodded softly. No wonder Mia always seemed so happy.

Her father loved her dearly, and her mother was so gentle.

Thinking about this, Iris thought up the images of her mother choking her neck and looking at her with

hatred.

"Mrs. Crawford," Iris quivered as she called out.

"Yes?" Athena responded.

Iris lowered her eyelids, tears welling up again. "Can... Can you give me a hug?"

Pausing for a moment, Iris continued sobbing. "My mom has never hugged me before..."

Athena's heart sank deeper. She truly believed that some people in this world simply didn't deserve to

be parents.

If they only brought pain to their children, why bother giving birth?

What was the difference between that and committing a crime?

Athena didn't reply. She gently embraced Iris, patting her back. "Child, we don't get to choose who our

parents are when we are born, but we can choose what kind of future we want. You're still young, and

there are many years ahead of you. You can write your own story, which you can fill with brightness if

you desire, or you can just embrace tranquility. Don't let your parents become chains that bind you. Be

brave to soar."

Iris was so moved that she could barely speak. She nodded repeatedly, hesitated for a moment, and

then hugged Athena as well.

After discussing with Iris, Athena sent her back to the director.

Normally, the director would either stand with his hands on his hips scolding people or be frustrated,

catching troublesome students within the school.

But today, he was different.

His eyes were red. He might have seen the bruises on Iris' neck and felt shocked and heartbroken to

tears.

"Mrs. Crawford, I really don't know what to say. First Paul, and now her... You... You're a good person, a

great person. God will surely bless you, your family, and your loved ones!" The director choked up.

Based on the current situation in Iris' family, the director was certain that if no one had intervened, Iris

wouldn't have been able to return to school the next semester.

When he saw Iris just now, he even doubted whether she would come back alive.