Beyond the Divorce

Carol was undeniably sharp, and her question was purposeful, especially since the kid probably wouldn't lie.

But despite her pain, the woman stepped forward before Joseph could answer. "Anyone could have taught him that. It was all over the news. He probably saw it there!"

"News? Hah..." Carol sneered, pulling Joseph over. "Stop crying. Tell me about the news you saw."

Joseph was still wailing. The woman glared at Carol. "Don't you dare manipulate my son. I said he saw it on the news!"

Dylan snorted. "If you dare speak again, I won't mind rendering your other hand useless too."

The woman trembled and took a step back.

Carol squatted before Joseph, questioning, "Tell me, who told you these things? Who made you insult the other kids?"

Joseph looked at his mom, then at the stern Dylan before finally opening up. "My mom taught me that! She said Ava's dad is a criminal, and her mom is a homewrecker. She's a bad kid, and everyone should punish bad kids..."

Carol stood up to slap the woman again. "You say you didn't teach him that, huh? How disgraceful! I can't believe you've led your son astray like this!"

The principal looked at Atlas remorsefully and tried to calm everyone down. "We should have handled this, Mr. Atlas. Please forgive us."

the kindergarten building and the kids' play equipment. And now, as he put it, his 'wife and

not tolerate troublemakers

child? Shouldn't you investigate and assess their

broke into a cold

man on the ground and signaled to Dylan, who lifted his foot. As if granted amnesty,

him arrogantly. In a chilling tone, he

at his wife nervously

your own, or do you want me

man clamped his mouth shut nervously. It was obvious that his legs

who ruled Foswod.

her husband in distress, she said defiantly, "What are you doing? Who

pointed at

seduce other men when she has a