However, Serenity believed girls should know some fighting techniques for self defense.

Taking this opportunity, she persuaded her husband to let their daughter learn self-defense.

After hearing what she had to say, Jacqueline lowered her head for a moment, contemplating, and then nodded. "Okay, but in two months, I want to go back to learning piano with Morris."

"Alright," Serenity smiled.

"I’ll tell Morris," Jacqueline said.

"Mommy will talk to him," Serenity replied. Kids may not be able to keep a secret very well, especially considering Morris must be in a state of shock after what just happened.

Serenity wanted to shield Jacqueline from the fact that Marissa was using her relationship with Morris for personal gain.

She didn’t want Jacqueline to overthink her friendship with Morris. Children should remain carefree.

"But I want to see Morris," Jacqueline insisted.

"How about this? You learn some self-defense techniques first. After you’ve learned them, you can show them to