Before Jessica's smile could fully form, it fell. Trying to stay spirited, she replied, "I'm a big kid now. I don't need mommy's help with bathing. Dear mom, I can take a bath by myself!"
She originally wanted to bathe with her mom, but it seemed she would have to find another opportunity to strengthen their mother-daughter bond.
"Are you sure you don't want mommy's help?" Bella Scott said, the disappointment on her face hard to hide.
Sadly, her child seemed to pull back once again.
"Absolutely sure." Jessica walked into the bathroom dejectedly, slamming her chest and stomping her feet as she washed. She had actually refused her mom's offer to help her bathe just now – an excellent chance to get closer to her mom, and she had turned it down?
"Cindy, you forgot your pajamas. Open up, mom will bring them to you." Bella's voice came from outside the door.
