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."

had donated the money to build the kindergarten building and the kids' play equipment. And now, as he put it, his 'wife and daughter' were being beaten

too would not tolerate

any child? Shouldn't you investigate and assess their parents too?" Atlas demanded

broke into a cold sweat and his

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

and scrutinized him arrogantly. In a chilling tone, he demanded, "Speak. Who gave you the audacity

man panted heavily. He looked at his wife nervously from time to time

asked, "Do you want to confess on your own, or do

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

knew he was nothing compared to Atlas, the man who ruled Foswod. No matter

on the other hand, remained audacious. When she saw her husband in distress, she said defiantly, "What are you doing? Who do

she pointed at me,

to seduce