Chapter 33 Chapter 33 While waiting for Cleo to verify Nathan's identity , Maxine found a new kindergarten for Jessica quickly . Once Jessica's hand healed a bit more , Maxine took her to her original kindergarten to handle the transfer . The transfer went smoothly . After getting the principal's signature , Maxine took Jessica to her old classroom . As Jessica chatted and played with her friends , Maxine felt a slight sorrow . When it was time to leave , Jessica's face was no longer gloomy as it had been earlier ; she was all smiles . Maxine glanced at her with a smile . " Jessica , are you happy ? " " Yeah ! " Jessica grinned brightly , pulling out a small woolen flower from the pocket of her overalls . " This is from my best friend ! She said no matter where I go , she'll always consider me her best friend ! " Maxine felt a warm sensation in her heart . She had originally planned to take Jessica to her new school to enroll , but suddenly changed her mind . After some thought , she turned the car in a different direction , Jessica noticed and asked , " Maxine , where are we going ? Aren't we going to the new kindergarten ? " " Nope , we can go tomorrow . Let's go have some fun instead . How about the amusement park ? Do you like it , Jessica ? " Jessica's eyes widened instantly , her excitement evident . " Really ? I've never been to an amusement park before ! " Maxine was a bit surprised - although Ivanna's income wasn't high , her life certainly wasn't so tight that she couldn't afford to take Jessica to the amusement park . " Didn't your mom take you there before ? " Maxine asked curiously . Jessica thought for a moment and said , " Mom's always busy with work . She promised to take me there ." Her voice lowered a bit as she said this . Maxine glanced at her through the rearview mirror and smiled . " Well , I will take you there from now on . You can go as many times as you want - but remember , Jessica , your hand isn't fully healed , so no high - risk rides , okay ? " Jessica nodded vigorously . " I know . I will be good ! " They drove to the nearest amusement park . Maxine held Jessica's hand as they bought tickets at the entrance . Then , they went in happily . Since Jessica was young and her hand wasn't fully healed , Maxine planned to take her on gentle rides like the carousel and Ferris wheel . But somehow , Jessica refused . " Maxine , I don't want to ride those . We can just walk around here . " Maxine was somewhat puzzled . Assuming that Jessica simply didn't like them , she didn't say much more . But soon , she noticed something was off . As they passed the carousel , Jessica's eyes clearly showed her liking and desire for it . A child's expression was never feigned , nor could it deceive . Maxine got serious , stopped , crouched down , and looked at Jessica intently . " What's up , Maxine ? " Jessica asked . Chapter 33 " Jessica , you really want to ride the carousel , so why say you don't want to ? " Jessica gave a slight start , her gaze evading as she remained silent . Maxine got more stern . " Jessica , don't lie to me . Tell the truth . Lying isn't what a good kid does . " Jessica mumbled , her gaze shifting to the side . There stood a signboard with instructions for riding the carousel , and most importantly … the price . Seeing the price of 30 dollars per ride , Maxine instantly understood . Her heart ached a bit , and she asked softly , " Jessica , do you think it's too expensive ? " Jessica bit her lip and nodded . Maxine hugged her , pinched her little cheek . " It's okay , Jessica . I still have money , enough for Jessica to ride the carousel a hundred times , a thousand times ! You don't need to save money for me ! " AD