A Love Trap

The teacher called Fabio to the front of the class and introduced him to the other children. She stood and watched as Fabio immediately befriended the rest of the class.

She watched over the children for some time before getting back to Ashley. "Fabio is getting along with the other children really well," the teacher happily reported to Ashley.

Ashley watched Fabio play with his classmates through a window. The boy seemed to enjoy his time with the class a lot.

The teacher looked towards the same direction as Ashley. After some time, Ashley smiled and said, "He's such a good boy. I can already see that he likes being in class with the other children."

"I just met him today, but he is one of the best kids I have ever seen. Usually, new kids cry and make a scene during their first day in school. Time and time again, those children prove to be difficult to handle! It really takes time and patience for them to feel comfortable," the teacher said.

"These kids are so used to having their parents near them for many years. I do understand why they would react that way towards a whole new environment. But they get more and more comfortable through time, right?" Ashley said politely.

The teacher nodded and said, "Yes, that's right!

Everyone seems quite obedient...

How old is Fabio?"

"Four and a half years old."

"Is this his first time in kindergarten?"

"Yes, he actually did not want to come today. Fabio has an older brother, who would teach him from time to time. Seeing that, I didn't feel the need to urge Fabio to attend kindergarten."

"It is actually beneficial for a child to attend kindergarten for some time. That way, he will be able to socialize with children of his age. Knowing how to make friends is essential in the coming stages of a child's life," the teacher replied.

Ashley nodded and answered, "Yes, we do believe that. That's actually why we decided to bring him here."

Richard stood idly beside Ashley, and so did Andrew. Neither of the two spoke.

The teacher looked at Richard and asked Ashley rather curiously, "Is this Fabio's older brother, the one you were talking about?"

Ashley looked at Richard. She smiled and replied, "Yes, he is."

a

teacher, smiling at Ashley and Andrew.

"Thank you, teacher."

of standing up. She decided to sit on a chair nearby, as she continued to

how silent Richard was, Ashley stroked his head and said, "Don't you

shook his head and said, "No.

those games anymore. To him, they were

Andrew, who sat next to Richard and was

her husband would remain silent as long

peculiar. 'I wonder how Richard

moment she met him. 'He had always been this reserved. But it is

Ashley pondered further.

she was happy to sign them up for school today. Her heart began to melt as

all, this would be Fabio's school for more

Fabio approached Ashley. The boy had stopped playing with the other children. He said,

She wiped the sweat off her child's forehead and asked, "Why do you want to go home now? Are you not

pursed his lips and said, "It was fun at first, but things got boring after a while.

didn't know whether to cry or laugh at Fabio's decision. 'It turns out that a child's interest only lasts for

able to keep coming here for more than a year? Especially now that he had lost his

be coming here every day, starting tomorrow. You must listen to your teacher

said helplessly as she looked at Fabio's

his little head and said, "Okay, Mommy. I

Ashley was amused by the

already excited to

said goodbye to the teacher and took the kids home, with Andrew

spare. After the kids were enrolled, it

'Might as well grab this time for

you think, kids?" Ashley suggested gleefully. Ashley smiled and stared at the kids,

and quickly

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