Hazel said with a troubled expression, “They have told me it is too dangerous to be a police officer or a doctor. If I dare do that, they will break my legs. In their opinion, it’s better to be a civil servant, so they want me to get a good education and have a fulfilling career.”

“What about you?” asked Joshua, “What do you want to be?”

“Me?” Hazel thought for a while and shook her head, “I’ve never thought about that.”

“Then think about it.” Joshua spoke to her softly, “Don't worry about anything else, just do what you like.”

Hazel nodded her head in agreement.

Janet held the...